Beaches · North East England
Herd Sand
In or near South Shields.
Herd Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Herd Sand is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.0052°, -1.4222°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Herd Sand is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, specifically within the unparished area of South Tyneside. The beach is characterised by its sandy shores and coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0052, -1.4222
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1.1 km
Sources
- osm: w185322555 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herd Sand?
- Herd Sand is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2JX), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- What is Herd Sand?
- Herd Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Herd Sand?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2JX.
- Is Herd Sand free to visit?
- Yes, Herd Sand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Herd Sand?
- The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2JX.