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Beaches · North West England

St Bees Beach

Free admission

St Bees Beach — beach in Cumbria, England, UK.

St Bees Beach, beaches in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
St Bees · 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

St Bees Beach is a beach on the coast of North-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Whitehaven and Workington parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area CA27.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Bees Head SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

St Bees Beach is located in North-West England, within the parish of St. Bees (postcode CA27). It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly the adjacent St. Bees Head SSSI.

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Coordinates
54.4901, -3.6059
District
Cumberland
Parish
St. Bees
Postcode
CA27 0ES
Parliamentary constituency
Whitehaven and Workington
Nearest railway station
St Bees1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Bees Beach?
St Bees Beach is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA27 0ES), in the parish of St. Bees.
Is St Bees Beach a protected site?
Yes — St Bees Beach is part of the St. Bees Head SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is St Bees Beach free to visit?
Yes, St Bees Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to St Bees Beach?
The nearest railway station is St Bees, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA27 0ES.