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Milldown Bay Beach
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Milldown Bay Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 6th place out of 8 beaches in the Scottish Borders region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Milldown Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail.
5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Eyemouth Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.
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Beach overall scores
Milldown Bay Beach (Scottish Borders) is located outside the Milldown settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
User reviews
"A wee gem of a place....there is a big clean beach which the dogs loved and is enjoyed by surfers next to this bay. There is plenty of walking paths to go exploring. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed."
Darren Walker
"Not much of a trek from Coldingham Bay south towards this hidden inlet. But well worth a visit and the waters are so clear, great for snorkeling."
Keith Hildred
User reviews
"A wee gem of a place....there is a big clean beach which the dogs loved and is enjoyed by surfers next to this bay. There is plenty of walking paths to go exploring. Highly recommend you won't be disappointed."
Darren Walker
"Not much of a trek from Coldingham Bay south towards this hidden inlet. But well worth a visit and the waters are so clear, great for snorkeling."
Keith Hildred
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Milldown
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15.6km from center
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Booking.com
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Milldown
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15.7km from center
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Milldown
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17.2km from center
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Booking.com
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Milldown
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19km from center
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Milldown Bay Beach?
The beachline of Milldown Bay Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
What are the key activities at Milldown Bay Beach?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Milldown Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Milldown Bay Beach good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Milldown Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.
So the overall recommendation of the Milldown Bay Beach for swimming is positive.
Is the Milldown Bay Beach good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Milldown Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Milldown Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Milldown Bay Beach?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Milldown Bay Beach.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Tavern is the closest place located 3100 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Milldown Bay Beach?
There are 32 places to stay in the Milldown Bay Beach area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Milldown Bay Beach include:
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How far is the Milldown Bay Beach from parking?
The Milldown Bay Beach has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.
What is the best time of the year to visit Milldown Bay Beach?
The month with the highest temperature in Milldown Bay Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Milldown Bay Beach (Scottish Borders) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Milldown Bay Beach (Scottish Borders) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Milldown Bay Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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