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St. Combs Beach

Aberdeenshire, Scotland


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St Combs Beach is a beautiful and remote beach located on the Scottish coast, approximately 5 miles down the coast from Fraserburgh.

St Combs Beach features extensive sandy beaches and superb dunes that stretch 14 kilometres south to Peterhead. The beach is backed by hills and a series of grassy dunes, offering fine views along the coastline and out over the vast North Sea. A golf course is also located to the north of the beach.

A walk along the shore to Rattray Head is a popular activity, providing an opportunity to stretch the legs and potentially spot seals sleeping in the sands. Early morning walks also offer the chance to see a beautiful sunrise. The area is reputed to be one of the sunniest parts of Scotland, making it an ideal destination for those seeking sunny weather.

The Strathberg Nature Reserve is located near the beach and features Britain’s largest dune loch. During the summer months, there is a good chance of spotting ospreys around the loch. The small fishing village of St Combs has a hotel and an ice-cream/chip shop which sells some everyday items, while more extensive facilities can be found in Fraserburgh.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Tonight
Chance of rain 92%
Min temperature 11°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 18mph
Tomorrow (Thursday)
Chance of rain 42%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index

The tide at St. Combs Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 9:58 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 4:25 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Charlestown, St Combs

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NK055633

Coordinates: 57°39'37"N 1°54'31"W

Mapcode: GBR P8NG.S8D

What 3 Words: gasping.anchovies.eagles

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: AB43 8ZW

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Visitor information for St. Combs Beach, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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