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The beach is situated just north of Seaham Harbour Marina, approximately 7 miles south of Sunderland. At low tide, a considerable area of sand is exposed, making it an attractive spot for beachgoers. The beach is bordered by the breakwater for the harbour and backed by the town of Seaham, with low-rise cliffs and a road running immediately behind it.
The area surrounding the beach offers a range of facilities, including shops, eateries, and the historic Lifeboat House and Heritage Centre, which commemorates the George Elmy Lifeboat Disaster in 1962. The centre houses the original lifeboat, which was recovered from the internet in 2009. The beach is also a popular spot for paddle-boarding and kayaking, with relatively easy access to the water at the harbour end. Parking is available in Seaham, close to the beach.
Seaham Harbour, located near the beach, provides a sheltered swimming area, attracting swimmers throughout the year. The harbour walls offer a safe and protected space for swimming, making it a popular spot for both visitors and locals.
Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 78% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 15% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Dalton Burn Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 12:46 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:59 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
There is parking near the harbour.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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East Durham Coast (0.1 miles)
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The Serenity Spa (0.9 miles)
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Dalton Park Outlet (2.4 miles)
Cineworld Dalton Park (2.6 miles)
Karting North East (3.6 miles)
Clue HQ Sunderland (4.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile south-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile north-northwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Seaham
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NZ431496
Coordinates: 54°50'23"N 1°19'49"W
Mapcode: GBR MD4G.SW
What 3 Words: amount.digesting.pokes
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: Seaham
Nearest postcode: SR7 7EA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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