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Arbroath Victoria Park Beach

Angus, Scotland


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Arbroath Victoria Park Beach is a scenic coastal spot in the town of Arbroath, offering a unique blend of rocky and sandy shores. .

Arbroath Victoria Park Beach is a straight rocky beach backed by cliffs, with a sandy area close to the town. The beach is situated north of the harbour and town, and features rock pools and large areas of grass adjacent to the car park.

The beach is a mostly rocky shoreline with some sandy patches along the eastern shore of Arbroath, backed by a small cliff and Victoria Park. At the town end of the beach, there is a stretch of mixed sand and pebbles. When the tide is out, numerous rockpools are exposed, providing a fascinating spot for marine life exploration. A footpath continues past the end of King's Drive and along the Arbroath Cliffs, offering stunning views of the surrounding area. Visitors can spot various seabirds and potentially see seals in the surf or basking on the rocks.

The most convenient car park for the beach is located at the end of King's Drive, which also features toilets and a grassy picnic area overlooking the rocky coastline and park. The beach is accessed from the car park via a slipway. The town centre of Arbroath is just a few hundred meters from the beach, providing numerous facilities such as restaurants, pubs, and hotels. Additionally, there is a railway station, a museum about the history of the Bell Rock Signal Tower, and a ruined abbey.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 98%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 73%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 15mph

The tide at Arbroath Victoria Park Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:00 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:16 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Things to do and see in the area

Webster Theatre (0.5 miles)
Arbroath Abbey (0.5 miles)
Arbroath Harbour (0.6 miles)
Arbroath Sea Safari (0.6 miles)
Signal Tower Museum (0.8 miles)
West Links Park (1 miles)
Arbroath to Auchmithie Coastal Path (1 miles)
Jumping Joeys (1.2 miles)
Chalmers Filmhouse (1.2 miles)
Kerr's Miniature Railway (1.9 miles)

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Location: Cliffburn, Arbroath

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NO651410

Coordinates: 56°33'36"N 2°34'8"W

Mapcode: GBR VW.8MBJ

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Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Angus

Nearest postcode: DD11 5TB

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