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Wardie Bay is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 13 beaches in the Edinburgh region The beach is located in an urban area.
It is a spacious coastline with 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.
Wardie 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, sup-surfing, sea kayaking.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Silverknowes Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.
Wardie Bay is located in Edinburgh within Edinburgh, 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Gullane 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Dirleton 2.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Auldhame 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
Burntisland 0.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Aberdour 0.8 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Aberdour 0.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kinghorn 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Kinghorn 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kirkcaldy 1.8 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
North Berwick 0.3 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Elie and Earlsferry 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
North Berwick 0.5 km
What to do in Wardie Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
If you like outdoor activities, the Wardie Bay 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!
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Wardie Bay. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Wardie Bay implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Wardie Bay is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Wardie Bay, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Wardie Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:
The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Wardie 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.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Wardie Bay for swimming is positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.
The region of the Wardie Bay 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.
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wardie Bay.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Old Chain Pier is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.
There are 2583 places to stay in the Wardie Bay area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Wardie Bay include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Wardie Bay has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
There are 4 attractions near Wardie Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Royal Yacht Britannia located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Wardie 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.
Wardie Bay (City of Edinburgh) 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.Wardie Bay (City of Edinburgh) 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.
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Seilebost 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Nairn 0.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Durness 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water, Pebbles bottom
Dores 0.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Balmedie 1.6 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
Brora 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Sanna 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Dornoch 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Eyemouth 0.1 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Kingsbarns 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
Findhorn 0.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Long Green 1.4 km
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