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Saint Abbs
Starney Bay
Good for Relax
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Starney Bay is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 9th place out of 8 beaches in the Scottish Borders region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly 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 almost deserted place even during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.
Starney Bay 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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6.4
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Starney Bay (Scottish Borders) is located outside the St. Abbs 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.
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16.3km from center
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St. Abbs
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16.3km from center
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St. Abbs
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16.5km from center
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17.9km from center
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Beach surroundings
Restaurants
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Transport
- ADX• 69.5km
- Co-op• 4.2km
- Reston• 6.9km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Starney Bay?
The Starney Bay is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Starney Bay?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Starney Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
Is the Starney Bay good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Starney Bay 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 Starney Bay for swimming is positive.
Is the Starney Bay 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
Is the Starney Bay secluded and good for relaxing?
The region of Starney Bay is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.
The following features add extra points:
- Mountains/hills in the vicinity
What are the key audiences of Starney Bay?
Starney Bay can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:
- Campers (caravans / tent)
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Starney Bay?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Starney Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Tavern is the closest place located 4200 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Starney Bay?
There are 29 places to stay in the Starney Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Starney Bay include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Starney Bay from parking?
The Starney Bay has no parking spot and you have to overcome a small descent.
What is the best time of the year to visit Starney Bay?
The month with the highest temperature in Starney Bay 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?
Starney Bay (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 Starney Bay (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 Starney Bay 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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