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About East Lothian

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of East Lothian attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

East Lothian Best beaches

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Dunbar Beach Access Path
Dunbar Beach Access Path
Dunbar Beach Access Path
Good for Relax

Dunbar Beach Access Path

Dunbar 0.7 km
Good
7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Rocks cover • Large low tide • Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
East Beach
East Beach
East Beach

East Beach

Dunbar 0.2 km
Good
7
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
1 Amenities index
Skateraw Beach
Skateraw Beach
Good for Relax

Skateraw Beach

Skateraw 0.5 km
Pleasant
6.9
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom • No parking
0 Amenities index
Haugh Road Beach
Haugh Road Beach
Haugh Road Beach
Good for Relax

Haugh Road Beach

North Berwick 1.6 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand & rocks • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom
0.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of East Lothian beaches

Rocks
Rocks
Remote
Remote
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 25 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in East Lothian.

Quitest and lonely beaches in East Lothian

Seacliff Beach

Seacliff Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Seacliff 0.5 km
Seacliff Beach

Seacliff Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Auldhame 1.2 km
Belhaven Bay Beach

Belhaven Bay Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, West Barns 1.2 km
Gullane beach

Gullane beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Gullane 0.8 km
Longniddry Bents

Longniddry Bents
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Longniddry 1 km
Musselburgh Beach

Musselburgh Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Musselburgh 1 km
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Sandy beaches in East Lothian

Milsey Bay Beach

Milsey Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, North Berwick 0.5 km
West Bay Beach

West Bay Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, North Berwick 0.3 km
Yellowcraig Beach

Yellowcraig Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Dirleton 2.1 km
Drift Beach

Drift Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Canty Bay 0.1 km
Seton Sands Beach

Seton Sands Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Aberlady 1.6 km
Tyninghame Beach

Tyninghame Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Scoughall 2.5 km
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Long beaches in East Lothian

Prestonpans Beach

Prestonpans Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Prestonpans 0.7 km
Seton Sands Beach

Seton Sands Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Longniddry 2.1 km
Scott Hislen Beach

Scott Hislen Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Musselburgh 0.6 km
Thorntonloch Beach

Thorntonloch Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Thorntonloch 0 km
Dunbar Beach Access Path 2

Dunbar Beach Access Path 2
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, West Barns 1.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of East Lothian, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 25 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 25 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in East Lothian is less than 500 meters. 23 beaches are relatively easy to access, 2 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of East Lothian however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Most viewed beaches of East Lothian

Haugh Road Beach

Haugh Road Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, North Berwick 1.6 km
Skateraw Beach

Skateraw Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Skateraw 0.5 km
East Beach

East Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Dunbar 0.2 km
Dunbar Beach Access Path

Dunbar Beach Access Path
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Dunbar 0.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in East Lothian?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in East Lothian, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 25 beaches in total, of which about 8 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in East Lothian:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in East Lothian, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in East Lothian?

Most of the beaches located in East Lothian are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in East Lothian:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in East Lothian?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in East Lothian?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in East Lothian by occupancy.

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Which beaches in East Lothian are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in East Lothian according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in East Lothian?

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in East Lothian?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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