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North Berwick's Milsey Bay is a popular family beach located on the eastern coast of Scotland, offering a range of activities and stunning views.
Milsey Bay is an expansive sandy beach situated at the eastern end of North Berwick, boasting splendid views of the Bass Rock and the Firth of Forth across to Fife. The beach is a popular destination for families, with a boat pond built into the rocks providing a safe place for children to sail boats and paddle.
The beach offers a variety of activities, including swimming, walking, exploring rock pools, sunbathing, and family days out. A pool has been created in the rocks at the western end of the beach, where children can enjoy paddling and sailing boats. Visitors can also take boat trips out to the seabird sanctuary on Bass Rock, which is visible from the beach.
During the summer, toilets are available on site. Parking spaces, including disabled spaces with access to the beach, can be found along Melbourne Road at the western end of the beach and in another car park at the eastern end of the beach along Tantallon Terrace. The picturesque North Berwick Harbour is located nearby, separating Milsey Bay from West Bay. The Scottish Seabird Centre, which provides information about the local wildlife, is situated next to the harbour.
The town centre of North Berwick offers a range of shops, restaurants, pubs, and places to stay. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the Glen Golf Club, located at the end of Milsey Bay Beach. For those using public transport, an hourly train to and from Edinburgh runs throughout the day from North Berwick Station, which is approximately a kilometre from the beach.
Sand Rock
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Chance of rain | 10% |
Max temp. | 22°C |
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Chance of rain | 12% |
Min temp. | 16°C |
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The tide at North Berwick Milsey Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:38 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:45 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
14.1°C
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Scottish Seabird Centre (0.6 miles)
Whynot? (0.7 miles)
North Berwick Law (0.8 miles)
North Berwick Golf Club (0.9 miles)
Tantallon Castle (2 miles)
Bass Rock (2.8 miles)
Dirleton Castle (3 miles)
Archerfield Links Golf Club (3.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
Location: North Berwick
Location type: Town
OS Grid: NT563852
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: East Lothian
Nearest postcode: EH39 4LE
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