Beaches · North East England
Shippersea Bay
In or near Easington Colliery.
Shippersea Bay 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
- Horden · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shippersea Bay is a beach on the coast of the Scottish Lowlands. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Easington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area SR8.
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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
Shippersea Bay is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the parish of Easington Colliery, postcode SR8. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its ecological significance as part of the Durham Coast SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8010, -1.3120
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Easington Colliery
- Postcode
- SR8 3UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Horden — 4.1 km
Sources
- osm: w116002990 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shippersea Bay?
- Shippersea Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR8 3UX), in the parish of Easington Colliery.
- What is Shippersea Bay?
- Shippersea Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shippersea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR8 3UX.
- Is Shippersea Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Shippersea Bay is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shippersea Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Shippersea Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shippersea Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Horden, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR8 3UX.