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Pease Bay

(Pease Sands)

Scottish Borders, Scotland


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Pease Bay is a beautiful sandy bay located in East Lothian, Scotland, offering a unique combination of stunning natural scenery, excellent surfing conditions, and interesting geological features.

Pease Bay is a sandy bay with numerous rocks, providing excellent waves for surfers and some interesting geological features. The bay is flanked by sandstone cliffs and rocky outcrops, making it a stunning location. The beach is less than an hour's drive from Edinburgh, making it a popular day trip or holiday destination.

The bay is home to an award-winning holiday park, which makes it a popular destination for families. The exposed position of the beach also makes it a top destination for surfers. In addition to surfing, there are a variety of walks in the area, including footpaths leading through ancient woodland at Pease Dean Wildlife Reserve, which is a short walk from the beach.

The Pease Dean Wildlife Reserve is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including plenty of wildflowers, bats, and roe deer. The small village of Cockburnspath, a short distance from the beach, has a village shop. For a wider choice of shops, eateries, and pubs, Dunbar is a short drive up the coast.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain 12%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 79%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Pease Bay is currently low. High tide will be at approximately 6:28 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:20 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Cockburnspath

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NT793709

Coordinates: 55°55'52"N 2°19'55"W

Mapcode: GBR NFL1.B96

What 3 Words: mailers.replace.gardens

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: Scottish Borders

Nearest postcode: TD13 5YP

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