Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member geordiesamurai2
N 55° 02.119 W 001° 25.962
30U E 600165 N 6099844
Enjoy viewing this live webcam (Courtesy of Cullercoats Crescent Club) overlooking one of the best (and safest) beaches on the North East Coastline at Cullercoats Bay. Check out the weather live at Cullercoats Bay by viewing this webcam.
Waymark Code: WMQPB1
Location: North East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/12/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 5

Welcome to Cullercoats Bay, North Tyneside. There is a semi-circular sandy beach with cliffs and caves, and the village is a popular destination for day-trippers. The name is thought to derive from Dove (or Culver) Cotes.

Beach is suitable for swimming (Lifeguards on duty during the Summer periods), sunbathing, walking, bird watching etc. Cars are not allowed on the Beach but there is a Road/Ramp which provides direct access to the Beach Level (for Access). Parking is available in the streets above the bay (nominal Charges)- there is an under-ground walkway leading directly from the Parking area to the Beach Ramp. Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach during the Summer Months. Toilet facilities are available during the Summer Months. Free access all time of the day/year? Lots of local facilities i.e. Tea Room, Fish & Chips, Ice-cream - Local Bars including the Cullercoats Crescent Club - memberships available.

The harbour is also home to the Dove Marine Laboratory of 1897, a research and teaching laboratory which forms part of the School of Marine Science and Technology within Newcastle University.
Type of beach: Natural

Location of beach: Seashore

Beach surface type: Fine sand

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