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Port Seton Beach

East Lothian, Scotland


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Port Seton Beach, situated on the south bank of the Firth of Forth, is a charming seaside resort that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, recreational activities, and historic attractions. .

Port Seton Beach is a small seaside resort with a small harbour and a sand and shingle beach. Historically, it was a traditional salt making village.

Seton Sands is a long, rural beach located between Cockenzie & Port Seton and Longniddry. The beach is a popular destination for various activities, including windsurfing, canoeing, and horse riding. Visitors can also enjoy interesting walks in the area. The beach is dog-friendly, with its own dog exercise area.

The beach itself is a mix of sand and rocks, with interesting marine wildlife to be found in the rockpools exposed at low tide. A car park is available along the B1348 (Links Road), with a path leading through a wooded area, over the dunes, to the beach. A small Haven holiday village, complete with an indoor swimming pool and 9-hole golf course, overlooks the beach. Nearby Cockenzie and Port Seton offer shops, places to eat and drink, and other amenities. Edinburgh, with its rich history and culture, is just a 30-minute drive away.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 97%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 16°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 51%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 19mph

The tide at Port Seton Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:27 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 11:22 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Port Seton Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Alba Game Fishing (0.6 miles)
Longniddry Golf Club (1.7 miles)
Seton Collegiate Church (1.9 miles)
Prestongrange Museum (2.8 miles)
Musselburgh Racecourse (4.3 miles)
Brunton Theatre (4.8 miles)
Staggs Bar (4.8 miles)
Gullane Golf Club (5.9 miles)
The Old Clubhouse (6.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Cockenzie and Port Seton

Location type: Town

OS Grid: NT411759

Coordinates: 55°58'22"N 2°56'40"W

Mapcode: GBR 2K.WQDP

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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: East Lothian

Nearest postcode: EH32 0TQ

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