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Set amid protruding cliffs, Seacliff Beach offers spectacular scenery with views of Tantallon Castle to the east and Berwickshire to the west. The beach is private and there is a charge for using the beach.
The beach lies in a remote part of East Lothian at the mouth of the Firth of Forth. It is in private ownership and there is a small charge to access the narrow track leading to the car park. From the parking area, a narrow path winds down to the beach.
The beach offers a wide stretch of clean, golden sand and plenty of interesting ruins. Notable features include Bass Rock, which rises spectacularly out of the sea immediately opposite the beach. Behind the beach, hidden amongst the trees, lie the ruins of 18th-century Seacliff House, which was destroyed by fire in 1907. The house façade remains, and various outbuildings belonging to the house were used as a secret naval base during the First World War. Hidden in the dense woodland behind the beach, it might be possible to make out the remains of 16th-century Auldhame Castle.
The beach has an amazing, tiny harbour, said to be the smallest in the entire United Kingdom. It was carved out of the sandstone rock and is a fine example of late 19th-century engineering. The harbour, which hardly has room for more than three small boats, is accessed via a narrow channel. Beyond the harbour lie the magnificent ruins of Tantallon Castle, perched on top of the cliffs.
The beach is used by surfers, dog walkers, riders, and local families. It makes an ideal spot for a day out and maybe a picnic. Children will love playing in the sand and hunting for marine wildlife in the rockpools.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 89% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 96% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Seacliff Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:12 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:32 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
A fee is charged for parking.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
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Bass Rock (0.3 miles)
Tantallon Castle (0.7 miles)
Scottish Seabird Centre (3.3 miles)
North Berwick Law (3.3 miles)
Whynot? (3.4 miles)
North Berwick Golf Club (3.6 miles)
Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot Mill (4.3 miles)
East Links Family Park (4.5 miles)
Foxlake Adventures (4.5 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 85 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 86 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
Location: Whitekirk
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NT606845
Coordinates: 56°3'8"N 2°37'58"W
Mapcode: GBR 2Y.QNFR
What 3 Words: alienated.decorated.roving
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: EH39 5PP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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