Natural landmarks · North East England
Frenchman's Bay
In or near South Shields.
Frenchman's Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Robert Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 2.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Frenchman's Bay is a named natural feature in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Northumbria Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Frenchman's Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a distinctive coastal landscape characterised by rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. The area is known for its scenic views and diverse wildlife, making it a notable spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Visitors can explore the surrounding coastline and enjoy the natural beauty of this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9889, -1.3921
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE34 7TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 2.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153225 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frenchman's Bay?
- Frenchman's Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE34 7TJ), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Frenchman's Bay?
- Frenchman's Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Frenchman's Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE34 7TJ.
- Is Frenchman's Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Frenchman's Bay is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumbria Coast Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Frenchman's Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE34 7TJ.