Beaches at St Bees

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St Bees has two beaches, both gently sloping and free from dangerous currents. However, as always, caution should be exercised when in the water, particularly with off-shore winds. With both beaches, the upper sections are pebbled (mainly round granite pebbles 2 - 6" diameter), but the lower sections, particularly at the Main Beach, are sandy. The sandy areas are accessible at all times except for 2 or 3 hours on either side of high tide, when only the pebbled areas are clear of water.

St Bees was awarded a Yellow Flag Award last summer recognising the cleanliness of the area.

Seamill Lane Beach St Bees Head
Sunset over St Bees Beach St Bees beach