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St Cyrus Beach, formerly known as Ecclesgreig Beach, is a long and wide sandy beach that stretches for approximately 3 miles along the coast. The beach is set within the St Cyrus National Nature Reserve, one of the most important botanical nature reserves in Scotland. The reserve is home to over 70 different species of bird and provides a habitat for many flowering plants and insects, being the northernmost limit for some of these species.
The beach is backed by spectacular red granite cliffs and runs along the coast until it reaches the mouth of the River North Esk. To the north, it runs to a rocky outcrop, where a castle once stood, and traditional salmon fishing with nets can still be observed at times. The most popular pastime in the area is walking, and visitors can enjoy excellent views of the surrounding coastline from the cliff tops. Spring and summer are the best times for spotting wild flowers and breeding birds, whilst winter is ideal for seeing wading birds. There is also the possibility of spotting dolphins and whales in the surf, and seals sometimes come ashore along the sand.
A small car park can be found at the end of Beach Road from the town of St Cyrus, with access down a path with steps that descend the cliffs. Facilities such as shops and places to eat can be found in the village centre. A larger car park is available along North Esk Park, next to the Nature Reserve Visitor Centre, which includes toilets, disabled spaces, and a path that takes visitors across the dunes and down to the beach.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 95% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 10mph |  |
The tide at St. Cyrus Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 11:02 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:45 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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St Cyrus National Nature Reserve (0.4 miles)
Charleton Fruit Farm (3 miles)
Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre (3.9 miles)
Montrose Golf Links (4.4 miles)
Montrose Museum and Art Gallery (5 miles)
Langley Park Gardens (5.4 miles)
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Harbour Bar, Gourdon (5.9 miles)
Maggie Law Maritime Museum (5.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 26 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 27 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 29 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 29 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 29 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 29 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 54 miles by road.
Location: Kirkton,
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NO754645
Coordinates: 56°46'19"N 2°24'11"W
Mapcode: GBR X8.P8BB
What 3 Words: stutter.princes.mailers
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: DD10 0DG
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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