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Findochty Beach

Moray, Scotland


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Findochty Beach is a charming harbour town with a sheltered sandy beach, located in a real-life village on the Scottish coast. .

Findochty is an old fishing village that has maintained its authentic character, despite the fishing fleet being replaced by mainly leisure-sailors. The village features a quaint harbour, a small rocky beach to the west, and a sheltered sandy beach. The beach is backed by a small caravan park and offers stunning views of the Moray Firth.

The village provides a range of facilities, including roadside parking adjacent to the harbour along Commercial Street, as well as parking to the west of the harbour along Jubilee Terrace. Public toilets, a children's playground, and a pub are also available. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities, such as walking along the cliff-top path, which offers spectacular views to the east of the village to the town of Portknockie. The path also features many caves and inlets, as well as a wide variety of sea birds to be spotted. Additionally, the village has a shop, a pharmacy, and a post office.

Findochty Beach is adjacent to the Moray Coast Trail.

Harbour Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 85%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 10mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 96%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 13mph

The tide at Findochty Beach is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 3:24 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:59 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Findochty Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Bow Fiddle Rock (2 miles)
Buckie and District Fishing Heritage Centre (2.7 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Findochty

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NJ460680

Coordinates: 57°41'54"N 2°54'23"W

Mapcode: GBR M85C.R7M

What 3 Words: pythons.marker.bookshelf

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: Moray

Nearest postcode: AB56 4QA

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