Photo of St bees beach with light pebble surface

Photo of St bees beach with turquoise pure water surface

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Photo of St bees beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of St bees beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.1

Good

St bees beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the St bees beach?

There are 92 places to stay in the St bees beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of St bees beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2812206&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Stone House Farm</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=625066&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Seacote Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1981599&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Lulus</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=9433935&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Normsy Place</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8706474&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hurst House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7413400&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Victoria</a></li></ul>

St Bees, United Kingdom

#339 out of 570 in England

7.1

Good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light pebble Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

St Bees • 0.8 km

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About

St bees beach is located on the Irish Sea (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 14th place out of 16 beaches in the Cumbria region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

St bees beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, changing rooms, showers, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is St. Bees Beach Seafront, which has a rating of 8.4.

St bees beach is located in Cumbria within St Bees, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+20 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

8.3 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

St Bees • 0.8 km

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Located at nearest locality

St Bees • 5.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

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Haverigg Beach Haverigg Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

St Bees • 900m

Transport

Airport

BWF • 45.7km

Bus Station

Maxwell Arms • 51.2km

Train Station

St Bees • 1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the St bees beach?

The beachline of St bees beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at St bees beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the St bees beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the St bees beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

St bees beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the St bees beach for swimming is positive.

Is the St bees beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the St bees beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the St bees beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of St bees beach?

St bees beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of St bees beach?

The bar is located right on the St bees beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the St bees beach?

There are 92 places to stay in the St bees beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of St bees beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the St bees beach from parking?

The St bees beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit St bees beach?

The month with the highest temperature in St bees beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

St bees beach (Cumbria) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all St bees beach (Cumbria) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the St bees beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.