Metro to the sand

The coast here is four named stops. Whitley Bay is Spanish City, The Links and the long beach. Cullercoats is the small bay downhill from the station. Tynemouth is the market roof, Front Street and Longsands. North Shields is the town; the harbour is a walk down to the Fish Quay.

Metro running normally to the coast this morning. West Jesmond station subway is closed for about eight weeks — use the footbridge. Ahead: no Metro between St James and Monkseaton Saturday 24 October–Sunday 1 November, replacement bus 900. Trains back Monday 2 November. North and South piers stay shut. Official Metro: Nexus Metro. Ferry: Nexus ferry.

Water is a separate decision from the train. Cullercoats is classed Poor (2025) — the yearly class, not a spill. Whitley Bay, Longsands and King Edward’s are Excellent. No storm overflow running on our coast this morning. Beach Aware reads Normal at all five beaches. Sea is 12.6°C. Read Beach before you swim.