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 · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Herd Sand is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Shields parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is South Shields, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area NE33.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Herd Sand is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the South Tyneside area (postcode NE33). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance as part of the Durham Coast SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9994, -1.4079
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE33 2LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- South Shields — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: w32993517 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Herd Sand?
- Herd Sand is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE33 2LD), 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 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE33 2LD.
- Is Herd Sand a protected site?
- Yes — Herd Sand is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- 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 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE33 2LD.