The Haven

Body of Water

Tynemouth - North Sea

Description

Lovely beach launch at Tynemouth, next to the castle. Very sheltered cove used by local sailing and kayaking clubs. Excellent fish and chips here too!

Parking Information

Priors Haven car park is free and closest, but a bit of a down hill walk. Lightweight craft recommended. Spanish battery carpark also close by but that's pay and display.

Free Parking

Yes

Launching Information

Straight up off the beach launch

Free Launching

Yes

Paddling Information

Great sheltered launch for beginners to sea kayaking, but always be careful or tides, surf height etc. Whitley bay has an online surf cam you can look at to gauge nearby conditions.

Tide Information

North Shields (1.71 km) Level: 1.969m

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  • Tyne and Wear (0.52 km) Since: 1 week ago
    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 5/29/2025 2:58:47 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 10/30/2024 2:36:04 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 4/25/2025 2:07:11 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 4/25/2025 2:07:11 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 6/9/2025 11:16:05 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 5/30/2025 7:17:28 AM
  • TYNE (1.93 km) Since: 6 months ago
    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 4/25/2025 2:07:11 PM
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    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 5/6/2025 6:17:53 AM
  • TYNE (2.32 km) Since: 4 days ago
    Company: Northumbrian Water Ltd
    Data Updated: 6/7/2025 2:55:56 PM