Tynemouth Long Sands
Tyne and Wear, England
A wide, firm, north-east England beach with the ruined priory on the headland giving it a distinctive backdrop.
A wide, firm, north-east England beach with the ruined priory on the headland giving it a distinctive backdrop. The sand holds walls well and the beach is sheltered enough by the bay's shape to be a comfortable dig even on breezier days.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Fine to medium grain
Tides
A good amount of sand stays exposed even near high tide, making this a reliable dig across most of the tidal range.
At a Glance
| Nearest town | Tynemouth |
|---|---|
| Region | Tyne and Wear, England |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets, Café, Lifeguard |
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Dig Guides for Tynemouth Long Sands
Tailored advice for every hole type on a Flat Sandy Beach.
Castle Moat
The classic — a sandcastle's best friend
Treasure Hole
Dig deep, hide well, find glory
Sand Pool
Build your own private paddling pool
Tunnel
The engineering challenge — meet in the middle
Volcano
Pour water in, watch it erupt
Channel and Dam
Control the water — redirect the sea
Den or Foxhole
Excavate a hideout and disappear
Buried Alive
The timeless classic — bury a sibling
Spiral Vortex Pool
Dig a spiral, fill it with water, and watch it swirl
Fossil Dig Pit
Bury it, map it, and excavate it like a real palaeontologist
Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day
Sand Maze
Dig a labyrinth, then race to find your way out
Rock Pool Habitat
Dig your own rock pool to give crabs, shrimp, and whatever else the tide brings in a temporary home
Foxhole
A proper dug-in trench, built for crouching in and defending, not for water