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Crimdon Beach is a gently sloping, sandy, and relatively remote beach, stretching approximately one kilometre in length, and forming part of a five-kilometre-long beach. The beach is backed by sand dunes, which are part of the Durham Coast National Nature Reserve, and lies in front of a caravan and holiday park. The Durham Coast path runs past the beach, providing scenic views and walking opportunities for visitors.
In its heyday during the 1950s, Crimdon Beach was a popular spot for day-trippers from inland working towns. However, since then, the beach has fallen into disrepair and is now generally quiet. Despite this, the beach remains a designated bathing area, popular with swimmers during the summer months.
The beach is surrounded by nature reserves, and the nearby caravan parks, although visible from the clifftops at the northern end, are largely out of sight from the beach. To the south, visitors can explore Crimdon Dene Beach and Crimdon South Beach, towards Steetley Pier in Hartlepool.
There are plans for a regeneration scheme to revitalise the area, which may help restore Crimdon Beach to its former glory.
Crimdon Beach is on the Durham Heritage Coast.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 19% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 8°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
The tide at Crimdon Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:00 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:02 PM.
Detailed weather and tides »
Campsite
Parking in Hartlepool or there are some spaces behind the beach, near Crimdon Pony World. More parking is available off the A1086, off Coast Road.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
less than a mile southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
Location: West View,
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NZ485371
Coordinates: 54°43'38"N 1°14'51"W
Mapcode: GBR MFQS.Q4
What 3 Words: remind.ankle.squeaking
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: County Durham
Parish: Monk Hesleden
Nearest postcode: TS27 3AA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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