Tynemouth Longsands
Tyne and Wear
Tynemouth Longsands is one of the most popular Blue Flag beaches in the North East of England, a wide, gently curving sandy beach backed by a promenade and the Victorian architecture of Grand Parade. Tynemouth is a handsome seaside town with excellent cafes, restaurants and pubs within walking distance of the beach, and the ruins of Tynemouth Priory and Castle on the headland to the south provide a dramatic historical backdrop. The beach is well served by Metro connections from Newcastle and is busy throughout the year with both visitors and locals. It is also a popular surfing beach, with Tynemouth having a well-established surf scene.
A seasonal dog ban applies to the southern section of Tynemouth Longsands from 1 May to 30 September under the North Tyneside Dog Exclusion Order. The northern end of the beach, toward Cullercoats, remains open to dogs year-round. Outside the restriction season the full beach is accessible and makes for a superb off-lead walk, particularly at the northern end where the beach is less busy. The beach is accessible by car via Grand Parade with pay-and-display parking, and by Metro to Tynemouth station.
At a Glance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tynemouth Longsands is dog friendly, though with some seasonal restrictions to be aware of — we've given it a 6/10 for dog friendliness. The northern end of the beach toward Cullercoats is the most reliably welcoming stretch for dogs, and outside the summer restriction season the whole beach opens up for a great off-lead run along a wide, sandy shore.
Dogs are welcome year-round, but only on the northern section of the beach toward Cullercoats. A seasonal dog ban applies to the southern section from 1 May to 30 September under the North Tyneside Dog Exclusion Order, so during summer months you'll need to stick to the northern end. From 1 October to 30 April, the full beach is accessible to dogs.
The key thing to plan around is the seasonal restriction on the southern section of the beach, which runs from 1 May to 30 September — head to the northern end toward Cullercoats to stay on the right side of the rules. Bear in mind this is a busy and popular beach, particularly in summer, so the quieter northern stretch is generally the better bet for dogs anyway. Parking is available in pay-and-display car parks on Grand Parade, or you can arrive easily by Metro to Tynemouth station, and there are good cafes and facilities nearby once you've had your walk.