Beaches · County Durham · Herd Sand
Herd Sand,
sandy beach
Herd Sand is a sandy beach in County Durham. Here’s everything to know before you drive — and the live picture in the app.
Location54.9974°N, 1.4081°W · NE33
Water quality (EA)Good
DogsAllowed now
Know before you go
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Dogs
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Allowed today💧
Water — EA Good
Designated bathing water rated Good by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.
EA Good🅿️
Facilities
Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)
Food & drink nearby
- Minchella & Co233 m
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Herd Sand, answered
Are dogs allowed on Herd Sand beach?
Dogs are welcome all year round.
Is the sea clean at Herd Sand?
Herd Sand is a designated bathing water rated Good by the Environment Agency. Live sewage-overflow alerts are shown in the BeachGo app.
What facilities does Herd Sand beach have?
Herd Sand has a car park, toilets, a café, seasonal lifeguard cover.


