Adventures with my Dog in North-East England: Tynemouth

Summary

The author shares their experiences enjoying beach walks, visiting historical sites, and dining at a popular fish and chips restaurant with their dog, Ginny, in Tynemouth, North-East England.

Abstract

The article describes the author's adventures with their dog, Ginny, in Tynemouth, a coastal town in North-East England. They particularly enjoy walking on Longsands beach, where Ginny can run freely on the soft sand. The town, accessible by metro from Newcastle, offers ample parking and a mile-long beach that is dog-friendly, especially in the winter. The author recommends the Longsands Fish Kitchen for its delicious food and dog-friendly outdoor seating, though they also enjoy taking their meal to the beach to enjoy the views. Additionally, the ruins of Tynemouth Priory and Castle provide a scenic backdrop to their outings.

Opinions

The author believes that the beaches in the North-East of England, particularly Longsands beach, are excellent locations for dog walks, especially during the winter months.
They express a preference for Longsands Fish Kitchen, highlighting its delicious food and the convenience of outdoor tables where dogs are welcome.
The author implies that the Tynemouth Priory and Castle ruins are a visually impressive feature of the town, enhancing the overall experience of visiting Tynemouth with a dog.
It is noted that while they have not fully explored Tynemouth, the experiences they have had are memorable and recommendable.

Walks on the beach, fish and chips, and castle ruins

Ginny running on Longsands beach (photo by author)

If there is one thing my dog Ginny loves it’s walking on a beach.

The beaches in the North-East of England are incredible places to take your pup on a walk, especially in the winter*.

*Note: dogs are not allowed on some beaches during the summer.

One of our favourites is Longsands beach in Tynemouth.

Tynemouth is a gorgeous coastal town located at the mouth of the river Tyne, which explains the name.

It’s about half an hour away from Newcastle and is even accessible by metro!

There is plenty of parking accessible throughout the town for a visit to the beach.

The beach itself is a mile-long expanse of soft sand. It’s wide and therefore perfect for a walk with your dog without bothering people around you.

Ginny wading in the water in Longsands beach (photo by author)

While we haven’t taken the time to truly explore the town of Tynemouth, we have stopped several time at an amazing fish and chips place called Longsands Fish Kitchen. The food is delicious and there are tables outside to eat with your pup (if you can get one, they are in high demand).

If there are no tables available, we usually grab our food to go and eat it on the beach, enjoying the incredible views while Ginny runs after seagulls.

Tynemouth Priory and Castle ruins (photo by author)

On a cliff above the beach stand the ruins of the Tynemouth Priory and Castle, which can be visited. They make for a striking sight above the sea.