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

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Dogs

Dogs are welcome all year round.

Allowed today
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Water — EA Good

Designated bathing water rated Good by the Environment Agency. Sewage alerts stream live in the app.

EA Good
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Facilities

Car park · toilets · café · lifeguard (seasonal)

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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.