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Muchalls is a small village situated just off the A90, a short drive south from Aberdeen. The village is a former fishing village, and today many of the houses are owned by commuters to Aberdeen.
The village has a small shingle and rock beach called Grim Haven, which has some sandy areas at low tide. The beach is flanked by many stunning rock formations, including excellent examples of sea stacks, arches, and caves. One of these caves, visible only at low tide, is reputedly the former haunt of local smugglers.
From the beach, there are fine views over the bay, known locally as Grim Haven. The area offers some good cliff-top walks, with spectacular coastal scenery. The nearby Fowlsheugh Reserve is a seabird cliff colony run by the RSPB Scotland, offering birding enthusiasts a chance to spot puffins and fulmars as well as guillemots, razorbills, and kittiwakes. Grey seals, dolphins, and even the occasional minke whale might occasionally be seen out at sea.
A bar and a restaurant can be found in the village, providing a convenient place to relax and enjoy a meal.
Shingle Rock
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| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
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| Chance of rain | 95% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
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The tide at Muchalls Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:40 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:08 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Parking available close to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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E Giulianotti (4.2 miles)
The Fireballs (4.2 miles)
Stonehaven Harbour (4.3 miles)
Tolbooth Museum (4.3 miles)
Dunnottar Woods (4.3 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 17 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 19 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 29 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 30 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
Location: Muchalls
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NO903919
Coordinates: 57°1'5"N 2°9'36"W
Mapcode: GBR XM.H477
What 3 Words: list.durations.developed
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: Aberdeenshire
Nearest postcode: AB39 3RL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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