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Beaches · North East England

Calot Shad Sand

In or near Berwick town walls.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Calot Shad Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.

An old Lamp Standard on Elizabethan Walls in Berwick-upon-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 8009510

Jennifer Petrie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Berwick-upon-Tweed · 1.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Calot Shad Sand is a beach on the coast of central Scotland. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area TD15.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Calot Shad Sand is a beach located in central Scotland, within the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed (postcode TD15). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the Tweed Catchment Rivers and the Northumberland Shore, highlighting its ecological significance.

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Coordinates
55.7646, -1.9984
Parish
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Postcode
TD15 1HP
Parliamentary constituency
North Northumberland
Nearest railway station
Berwick-upon-Tweed — 1.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Governor's House📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

The Governor's House

The Governor's House — house in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK.

Free👶
Berwick Town Hall from Tweedmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7860505📷 5

Marinas · North East England

Berwick-upon-Tweed Harbour

Berwick-upon-Tweed Harbour — a marina in scotland central.

Edina House📷 3

Historic houses · North East England

Edina House

Edina House — house in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK.

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Berwick Town Hall from Tweedmouth - geograph.org.uk - 7860505📷 3

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Davie's Batt

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‘The Osprey’ returning to Berwick-upon-Tweed Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 5967917📷 4

Other places · North East England

Berwick-upon-Tweed Lifeboat Station

Berwick-upon-Tweed Lifeboat Station in England North East, United Kingdom.

↗ rnli.org
Building a new Premier Inn at Berwick on Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 6192693📷 4

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Former Corn Exchange

Former Corn Exchange in England North East, United Kingdom.

Free

Where to eat & stay near Calot Shad Sand

Places to stay

King's Arms Hotel, walled garden - geograph.org.uk - 3623478📷 5

Hotels · North East England

Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

↗ thekingsarms-berwick.co.uk
Dewar's Lane, Berwick-upon-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 6065298📷 5

Hostels · North East England

YHA Berwick

YHA Berwick — a hostel in scotland central.

Free↗ yha.org.uk
Berwick-upon-Tweed - 1981 - geograph.org.uk - 2244826📷 5

Hostels · North East England

Hideaway Hostel

Hideaway Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.

A View looking down on Spittal - geograph.org.uk - 5887570📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite

Berwick Seaview Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite — a caravan park in scotland central.

Free↗ caravanclub.co.uk
Northumberland Townscape , Downhill to Spittal - geograph.org.uk - 7776734📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Elm Bank Coastal Retreat

Elm Bank Coastal Retreat — a caravan park in scotland central.

The coast at Fisherman's Haven, Berwick-upon-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 5780294📷 5

Caravan parks · North East England

Berwick Holiday Park

Berwick Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

The Cowe Buildings comprising 2 Love Lane and 64 West Street, Berwick-on-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 6750463📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

59 And 61, Bridge Street

59 And 61, Bridge Street in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed , Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 6653578📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Berwick Arms

The Berwick Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Red Lion, Berwick-upon-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 5487348📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

Red Lion Public House

Red Lion Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

A House in Castle Street Norham - geograph.org.uk - 7766006📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

↗ thevictoriahotelnorham.co.uk
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on West Street, Norham - geograph.org.uk - 5011329📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

↗ themasonsarmsnorham.co.uk
Newcastle Arms📷 4

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Newcastle Arms

Newcastle Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕↗ utilitaarena.co.uk

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WW2 Pill box in Runswick Bay - geograph.org.uk - 439312📷 3

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Saltburn Funicular Railway - geograph.org.uk - 427173📷 3

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Calot Shad Sand?
Calot Shad Sand is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 1HP), in the parish of Berwick-upon-Tweed.
What is Calot Shad Sand?
Calot Shad Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Calot Shad Sand?
The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 1.3 km away. The nearest town is Berwick town walls. Drivers can use postcode TD15 1HP.
Is Calot Shad Sand a protected site?
Yes — Calot Shad Sand is part of the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Calot Shad Sand free to visit?
Yes, Calot Shad Sand is free to enter.
How do I get to Calot Shad Sand?
The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 1HP.