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Roker - Sunderland

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  • Water temp(satellite):
  • 7.2°C
  • 2025-01-21

Roker Beach is a gently sloping sandy resort beach approximately 1.5 kilometres in length which lies immediately north of the pier at the mouth of the River Wear. The beach has a road access ramp to the northern end and is backed by a promenade for the southern half.

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Beaches close to Roker - Sunderland

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Marsden Beach ⟼ 5.8 km away
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Ryhope Beach ⟼ 6.3 km away
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Seaham Hall Beach ⟼ 8.5 km away
Seaham Hall Beach is a gently sloping resort beach with the designated area measuring approximately 800 metres in length. The beach is mainly sand above the high water mark and a mixture of sand and rock in the inter tidal area. The designated area is in the centre of a two kilometres long bay and the main access to the beach is via stairs. The beach is backed with low cliffs with a promenade at its southern end. Until 2013, it was officially called Seaham beach but the name has been changed to reflect local custom.
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