Beaches · Central Scotland
Cheswick Sands
Cheswick Sands 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
- Berwick-upon-Tweed · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cheswick Sands is a beach on the coast of central Scotland. The site is within the Northumberland Coast National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the LINDISFARNE National Nature Reserve. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area TD15.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lindisfarne SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LINDISFARNE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cheswick Sands is a beach located in Ancroft, central Scotland, with the postcode TD15. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) under both the Lindisfarne and Northumberland Shore SSSIs, and is part of the Lindisfarne National Nature Reserve (NNR). These designations highlight its ecological significance and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7188, -1.9319
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Ancroft
- Postcode
- TD15 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Nearest railway station
- Berwick-upon-Tweed — 7.9 km
Sources
- osm: w656973111 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cheswick Sands?
- Cheswick Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2RW), in the parish of Ancroft.
- Is Cheswick Sands a protected site?
- Yes — Cheswick Sands is part of the Lindisfarne SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cheswick Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Cheswick Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cheswick Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Berwick-upon-Tweed, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2RW.