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Lyne Sands

Northumberland, England


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Lyne Sands is a beach located in Northumberland, England, that offers a unique blend of natural and industrial features. .

Access to Lyne Sands is available on foot from the northern end of Newbiggin Moore or via the Alcan power station access road. The beach itself is characterised by an area of sand dunes and a stretch of beach with a rocky promontory to the south and rock armour to the north.

The main activities undertaken at Lyne Sands are angling and horse riding. The beach is situated near Newbiggin and is flanked by Lynemouth Power Station at its northern end, which gives the beach an industrial feel. However, the views in the opposite direction are pleasant. The beach is also popular with visitors who are passing through or walking their dogs. Behind the beach, there are low dunes and Newbiggin Golf Club.

Lyne Sands is classified as a sand and shingle beach and is located near Newbiggin-by-the-Sea in Northumberland.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 87%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 25%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Lyne Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:21 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:47 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Saint Bartholomew's Church (1 miles)
Newbiggin Maritime Centre (1.1 miles)
The Couple Statue (1.1 miles)
Woodhorn Museum (1.6 miles)
Woodhorn Narrow Gauge Railway (1.6 miles)
Queen Elizabeth II Country Park (1.7 miles)
Blyth Battery (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Woodhorn

Location type: Town

Nearest town: Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

OS Grid: NZ310896

Coordinates: 55°12'1"N 1°30'50"W

Mapcode: GBR K8W9.1L

What 3 Words: newsreel.stumble.browser

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: Northumberland

Parish: Newbiggin by the Sea

Nearest postcode: NE63 9NW

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