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Coldingham Sands

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Coldingham Sands?

The bar is located right on the Coldingham Sands.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Tavern is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Coldingham Sands?

There are 32 places to stay in the Coldingham Sands area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Coldingham Sands include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=123346&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Kings Arms Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1994072&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Queens Head Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1639648&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Castle Hotel</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4009883&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Beach Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8314809&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Bunnahahbain - Two Bedroom Luxury Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=8314765&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Strathisla - Luxury Two Bedroom Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Sauna</a></li></ul>

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7.6

/ 10 Very good

#135 out of 298
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About

Coldingham Sands is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 8 beaches in the Scottish Borders region The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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 partially crowded during the high season.

Coldingham Sands coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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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5.4 M/S

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+10 ^oC

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0.5 M

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Coldingham Sands, Scotland, Scottish Borders

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Poor

3.2/10

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Coldingham Sands is located in Scottish Borders within Coldingham Sands, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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15.2km from the beach

8.2

Very good

The Castle Hotel

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15.3km from center

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Bunnahahbain - Two Bedroom Luxury Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub

15.7km from the beach

9.8

Exceptional

Bunnahahbain - Two Bedroom Luxury Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub

Chalet

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15.7km from center

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Strathisla - Luxury Two Bedroom Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Sauna

15.7km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Strathisla - Luxury Two Bedroom Log Cabin with Private Hot Tub & Sauna

Chalet

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15.7km from center

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15.7km from the beach

8.9

Excellent

Parade School Guest Rooms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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15.8km from center

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15.8km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Mirandas Guest House

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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15.9km from center

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15.9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

The Captains Quarters

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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16km from center

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16km from the beach

7.6

Very good

The Kings Arms Hotel

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Coldingham Sands

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16.1km from center

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16.1km from the beach

8.3

Very good

Queens Head Hotel

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Berwick-upon-Tweed

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16.1km from center

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17.4km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Eastwatch guesthouse

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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17.5km from center

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17.5km from the beach

9.6

Exceptional

The Lazy Seal

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Coldingham Sands

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17.6km from center

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17.7km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Beach Cottage

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17.8km from center

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19.3km from the beach

8.8

Excellent

Mason's Arms

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

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19.4km from center

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- Public free entry
- Beach with basic amenities
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- Crowded in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.1 (Good)

Eyemouth, United Kingdom

Eyemouth Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Eyemouth 0.1 km

Auldhame, United Kingdom

Seacliff Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Auldhame 1.2 km

West Barns, United Kingdom

Belhaven Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

West Barns 1.2 km

Seacliff, United Kingdom

Seacliff Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Seacliff 0.5 km

What to do in Coldingham Sands? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Coldingham Sands can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Tavern• 3.3km
Q'Kurdi Grill Takeaw...• 3.6km
Eyemouth Community C...• 3.6km
The Fleet• 3.6km

Transport

ADX• 70.4km
Co-op• 3.4km
Reston• 5.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Coldingham Sands?

The coastline of Coldingham Sands is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Coldingham Sands?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Coldingham Sands, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Coldingham Sands is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Coldingham Sands good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Coldingham Sands 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 Coldingham Sands for swimming is positive.

Is the Coldingham Sands good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Coldingham Sands secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Coldingham Sands is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Coldingham Sands?

The bar is located right on the Coldingham Sands.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Tavern is the closest place located 3400 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Coldingham Sands?

There are 32 places to stay in the Coldingham Sands area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Coldingham Sands include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Coldingham Sands from parking?

The Coldingham Sands has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Coldingham Sands?

The month with the highest temperature in Coldingham Sands 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?

Coldingham Sands (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.Coldingham Sands (Scottish Borders) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.