The Sandbags
The Sandbags is an islet in North Sunderland, Northumberland, England. The Sandbags is situated nearby to the island South Wamses, as well as near North Wamses.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Farne Islands and Big Harcar.
Farne Islands
Photo: Nilfanion, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Farne Islands are a wildlife reserve off the coast of Northumberland in northeast England, with no permanent residents. They're owned by the National Trust and visited by boat trips from Seahouses.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bamburgh and Seahouses.
Bamburgh
Village
Photo: Quaoar10, CC BY-SA 2.5.
Bamburgh is a village and civil parish on the coast of Northumberland, England. It had a population of 454 in 2001, decreasing to 414 at the 2011 census. Bamburgh is situated 4 miles southwest of The Sandbags.
Seahouses
Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Seahouses is a small town on the Northumberland coast, with a population of 1700 in 2021. Fishing vessels work from its harbour, which is also the start point for trips to the Farne Islands.
Burton
Locality
Photo: Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Burton is a hamlet in the civil parish of Bamburgh, in the county of Northumberland, England. It is situated to the south of the village of Bamburgh, a short distance inland from the North Sea coast. Burton is situated 5 miles southwest of The Sandbags.
The Sandbags
- Type: Islet
- Categories: coastline, locality, and landform
- Location: North Sunderland, Northumberland, North East England, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
55.63905° or 55° 38′ 21″ northLongitude
-1.62575° or 1° 37′ 33″ westOpen location code
9C7WJ9QF+JPOpenStreetMap ID
way 61921365OpenStreetMap feature
natural=coastlineOpenStreetMap feature
place=islet
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Satellite Map
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include South Wamses and North Wamses.
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