Natural landmarks · North East England
Whitburn Bay
In or near Whitburn.
Whitburn Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Steve Fareham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seaburn · 2.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Whitburn 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Whitburn Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal area features a mix of rocky shores and sandy beaches, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The bay is known for its diverse wildlife and is a habitat for various seabirds. Visitors can enjoy coastal walks and observe the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9369, -1.3556
- District
- Sunderland
- Parish
- Sunderland, unparished area
- Postcode
- SR6 8AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Nearest railway station
- Seaburn — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-3236028 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Seaburn
Beaches · 0.9 km
Old South Pier Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.9 km
Whitburn Lifeboat Station
Other places · 1.0 km
Sunderland International Airshow
Other places · 1.0 km
Fulwell Parish War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Bede Memorial Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Whitburn Church of England Academy
Historic churches · 1.4 km
St Andrew's Church, Roker
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Mere Knolls Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.5 km
Whitburn Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.5 km
Roker Park
Parks · 1.6 km
Marina Cinema
Theatres · 1.6 km
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Fulwell Parish War Memorial
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Bede Memorial Cross
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Where to eat & stay near Whitburn Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Sandhaven Caravan Site
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📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Forest Guest House
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The Clifton
The Clifton — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
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The Grand Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The Londonderry Public House
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The Dun Cow Public House
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Livingstone's Public House
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Greens Public House
Greens Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Fitzgerald's Public House
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitburn Bay?
- Whitburn Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR6 8AA), in the parish of Sunderland, unparished area.
- What is Whitburn Bay?
- Whitburn Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Whitburn Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR6 8AA.
- Is Whitburn Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Whitburn Bay is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Whitburn Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Seaburn, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR6 8AA.