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The beach is steeply sloping and pebbly, leading to a large area of flat sand closer to the sea. There are steep cliffs to the north of the beach, leading up to St Bees Head. The beach stretches from South Head to Seamill Lane, consisting of a shingle bank which slopes down to an expanse of golden sand. The sand is exposed at most states of tide, except for a couple of hours either side of high tide.
A wide promenade and garden, RSPB reserve, and children's play park are nearby, offering a range of activities for visitors. The RSPB nature reserve on Saint Bees Head is home to a variety of seabirds, including guillemots, kittiwakes, fulmars, and razorbills. Peregrines and ravens can also be spotted above the red sandstone cliffs.
The beach is ideal for families, with plenty of space to make sandcastles, explore the rock pools, and paddle in the sea during the summer months. The beach is also popular with walkers and nature lovers, who can stroll down the wide promenade or begin the Wainwright ‘coast to coast’ walk. Visitors can also play a round of golf at the St Bees Golf course, which offers stunning sea views. The beach is dog-friendly all year round, making it one of the best beaches for dogs in Cumbria.
St Bees Beach is adjacent to the Cumbria Coastal Way.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 55% |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 20mph | |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at St Bees Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:00 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:26 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Two car parks available a short walk from the beach. A charge applies.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles north as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 13 miles north as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 24 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 26 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 44 miles by road.
around 26 miles north as the seagull flies, around 91 miles by road.
around 27 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 27 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 98 miles by road.
around 27 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 27 miles north as the seagull flies, around 94 miles by road.
Location: St Bees
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NX959117
Coordinates: 54°29'26"N 3°36'25"W
Mapcode: GBR 3J7H.WZ
What 3 Words: shadowing.clubs.slumped
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: Cumbria
Country: England
Local Authority: Copeland
Parish: St. Bees
Nearest postcode: CA27 0GA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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