Findochty

Findochty Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Findochty Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Findochty Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ally's Diner Mobile is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

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Findochty Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 10th place out of 12 beaches in the Moray region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & 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, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Findochty 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Cullen Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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+11 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

8.7 M/S

Wind

+9 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Findochty, Scotland, Moray

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Bad

1.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.5/10

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Findochty Beach is located in Moray within Findochty, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

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.

User reviews

"Picturesque Old fishing village Clean, nice for a walk and swat Did not find any shops or places to have food or a drink, though we may simply have missed them"

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"This is a beautiful small beach but it was a beautiful day the day I visited. I was walking from Portnockie to Findochty along the Moray Coast. As we walked this beach came into view. There is a nice bench further on where you can enjoy the sea views. As with most Scottish beaches we met no one as we walked along. This is a great beach for all the family."

Allan MacIver

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"Picturesque Old fishing village Clean, nice for a walk and swat Did not find any shops or places to have food or a drink, though we may simply have missed them"

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
size&shape
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Cover and water

swimming details
cover
water
- Turqoise blue
- Crystall water, high transparency

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Natural features

- Cliffs

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- Picnic area
- RV camping area

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

Cullen, United Kingdom

Cullen Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Cullen 0.3 km

Sandend, United Kingdom

Sunnyside Beach

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright fine sand

Sandend 2.1 km

Sandend, United Kingdom

Sandend Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Sandend 0.2 km

Portsoy, United Kingdom

Links Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Portsoy 0.4 km

Inverboyndie, United Kingdom

Boyndie Bay Beach

8.3

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

Inverboyndie 0.5 km

Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

Lossiemouth East Beach

8.3

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

Lossiemouth 0.4 km

Lossiemouth, United Kingdom

West Beach

7.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Lossiemouth 1.1 km

Macduff, United Kingdom

Needle's Eye Rock Formation Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access

Macduff 1.3 km

Hopeman, United Kingdom

Cove Bay Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access

Hopeman 1.4 km

Hopeman, United Kingdom

Hopeman East Beach

8.3

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

Hopeman 0.3 km

Gardenstown, United Kingdom

Gardenstown Beach

7.7

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

Gardenstown 0.5 km

Pennan, United Kingdom

Cullykhan Beach

7.8

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble

Pennan 1 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Ally's Diner Mobile• 4 min walk
Admirals Inn Public...• 9 min walk
The Bijou by the Sea• 2.3km
The Seafield Inn• 2.4km

Attractions

Bow Fiddle Rock• 2.9km

Transport

LMO• 26.3km
Morven Crescent• 6 min walk
Keith• 16.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Findochty Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gray color. 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 Findochty Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Findochty 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 Findochty Beach 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.

Findochty 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Findochty Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Findochty 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Findochty Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Findochty Beach 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 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

What are the key audiences of Findochty Beach?

Findochty Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers (caravans)
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Findochty Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Findochty Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Ally's Diner Mobile is the closest place located 300 meters from the beach.

How far is the Findochty Beach from parking?

The Findochty Beach 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Findochty Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Findochty Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bow Fiddle Rock located in 2.9 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Findochty Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Findochty Beach is August. Its average value reaches 15°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 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Findochty Beach (Moray) 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.Findochty Beach (Moray) 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.