Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Marsden Bay
Marsden Bay — bay off South Shields.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Marsden Bay is a named summit in 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 Chichester, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area NE34.
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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
Marsden Bay is a coastal area located in the Scottish Lowlands, within the South Tyneside region. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significant geological and ecological features. The bay is noted for its dramatic cliffs and diverse marine life.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9811, -1.3769
- District
- South Tyneside
- Parish
- South Tyneside, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE34 7BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shields
- Nearest railway station
- Chichester — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24658751 (CC0)
- commons: Marsden Grotto - geograph.org.uk - 925780.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marsden Bay?
- Marsden Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE34 7BS), in the parish of South Tyneside, unparished area.
- Is Marsden Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Marsden Bay is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Marsden Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Marsden Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Marsden Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Chichester, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE34 7BS.