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Scarborough South Sands

(Scarborough Cliff Beach)

North Yorkshire, England


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Scarborough South Sands is a popular beach destination in one of Britain's most famous seaside towns.

Scarborough is a well-known seaside town with an excellent choice of amenities and entertainments. The town's South Sands beach is a large sandy bay that offers good facilities, making it a popular destination for families. The beach is equipped with child-friendly amenities, further enhancing its appeal to families.

A handy cliff lift provides easy access to the beach, which is a convenient feature for visitors. The beach's facilities and amenities make it an attractive option for those looking for a comfortable and enjoyable day out.

Scarborough South Bay is one of the most popular beaches on the Yorkshire coast and a firm family favourite thanks to its numerous attractions. The beach's popularity can be attributed to its combination of good facilities, child-friendly amenities, and easy accessibility.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 17 September

Today
Chance of rain 44%
Max temperature 17°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 20mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Scarborough South Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 8:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:05 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: South Cliff, Scarborough

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: TA045877

Coordinates: 54°16'27"N 0°23'44"W

Mapcode: GBR TMP0.3J

What 3 Words: pulled.sport.silk

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.

County: North Yorkshire

Country: England

Local Authority: Scarborough

Nearest postcode: YO11 2BB

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Visitor information for Scarborough South Sands, North Yorkshire, England. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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