Seacliff Beach
Seacliff Beach
4.7
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Neil S
Bishop Middleham, UK300 contributions
Aug 2021
Stunningly beautiful beach... Back end of a lovely day wended our way here and even though we lost the sun it was a magical place. Wandered to the NW end of the beach where amongst the rocks you come across what is reputedly the smallest stone harbour in the country, carved by monks. Clambered the rocks and then sat and watched the birds from Bass Rock. Incredible views of Tantallon Castle too.
Journey down by car is a bit of a trek, tight single lane road, not the best quality! £3 parking fee - toll bar as you enter, well worth the price.
Journey down by car is a bit of a trek, tight single lane road, not the best quality! £3 parking fee - toll bar as you enter, well worth the price.
Written 15 August 2021
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Bezzo1953
Whitley Bay, UK6 contributions
Sept 2021
Superb beach, with excellent views of Bass Rock & Tantallon Castle. Three pound coins required to gain access & the road down to the beach isn't the best, but just a short walk from the parking area through to the beach, which has everything - lots of clean sand, rock pools, a tiny disused? harbour. Well worth a visit!
Written 7 September 2021
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kurgatron
Bathgate, UK213 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Car park costs about £5 well worth it. Stunning beach with beautiful views, very quiet. Great for a picnic or dog walk. One way system to enter and exit.
Written 24 April 2024
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Alastair M
Dunfermline, UK45 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I cannot complain about the beach. It is spotlessly clean, but is this because of it being looked after, or the restricted access?
The car park can only take around half a dozen cars so there will never really be an issue with over crowding and the associated litter that comes with that.
To access the car park you need to pay £3 for an automated barrier to raise up and let you in. Having done this, and not wanting it to come down on the car, I passed right through at what turned out was too fast a speed. We are talking no more than 10mph. For on the other side hidden under flooded surface were huge pot holes. As the car dropped in on one side then bounced over as quickly to the other due to a second hole my head crashed hard against the door frame. My passenger heard the thud and asked in a shocked voice, was that your head? The fact my hand was now clasped against the side of my head and the air inside of the car was turning blue answered the question.
These are not the only pot holes there are plenty more especially on the route back out along the one way system (that ponies and horses apparently don't have to abide by)
So, as I was there recording a vlog for YouTube on Accessible Photography locations I am definitely marking this down. I don't know where the £3 fees get spent, but seemingly they don't get spent on the access road.
The car park can only take around half a dozen cars so there will never really be an issue with over crowding and the associated litter that comes with that.
To access the car park you need to pay £3 for an automated barrier to raise up and let you in. Having done this, and not wanting it to come down on the car, I passed right through at what turned out was too fast a speed. We are talking no more than 10mph. For on the other side hidden under flooded surface were huge pot holes. As the car dropped in on one side then bounced over as quickly to the other due to a second hole my head crashed hard against the door frame. My passenger heard the thud and asked in a shocked voice, was that your head? The fact my hand was now clasped against the side of my head and the air inside of the car was turning blue answered the question.
These are not the only pot holes there are plenty more especially on the route back out along the one way system (that ponies and horses apparently don't have to abide by)
So, as I was there recording a vlog for YouTube on Accessible Photography locations I am definitely marking this down. I don't know where the £3 fees get spent, but seemingly they don't get spent on the access road.
Written 17 February 2020
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Albief
Aberdeen, UK68 contributions
Nov 2021 • Couples
Dangerous harbour! My dog - an excitable Springer, skidded and plunged into this harbour yesterday. Due to the high walls, it was impossible for him to get out, so I had to jump in after him as he was panicking and tiring. Thankfully managed to guide him round to the steps where my husband managed to help us out. Water can be 6m deep at high tide and it’s very cold. Traumatic experience, be careful, we feel very lucky.
Written 13 November 2021
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edinburgher
Edinburgh, UK174 contributions
Apr 2023
Walked from Auldhame East Wing, so no £3 for parking (also, bus stop at Auldhame). Worth paying for a car, though, if you need to. Under developed, wild-ish, sands, rocks and s highly atmospheric approach.
Written 30 April 2023
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Mike the Diver
Edinburgh, UK254 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
Been here lots over the years but not for a few years now.
Took my wee boy today - the beach is still beautiful with lovely views of the Bass Rock, and Tantallon Castle on the nearby clifftop.
The ruined Auldhame Castle is very interesting!
Would be 5* but loses a star due to the shockingly bad pothole-ridden access road.
I don't mind paying to park but please sort the road out!
Took my wee boy today - the beach is still beautiful with lovely views of the Bass Rock, and Tantallon Castle on the nearby clifftop.
The ruined Auldhame Castle is very interesting!
Would be 5* but loses a star due to the shockingly bad pothole-ridden access road.
I don't mind paying to park but please sort the road out!
Written 8 March 2025
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MrsSulkyGirl
Edinburgh, UK395 contributions
Feb 2023
This is a gorgeous private beach near the busier North Berwick. The views as you head from the grass covered car park to the beach as this opens up to show the Bass Rock make it worthwhile. I've been here a few times and often found myself the only person on the beach. The views to Tantallon from the beach are terrific; incredibly atmospheric.
Written 10 March 2023
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Arlene Clelland
Glasgow, UK378 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This beach is absolutely stunning, very clean & well looked after. Water was crystal clear. £3 to enter. Road is quite narrow round entrance & exit. No food places round about so take food & water with you. Toilets were there but closed guessing due to covid19. There was a few places to park. We didn’t have issue finding a space & we arrived in afternoon. I really enjoyed my day here ( so did my dog 😊) & would high recommend.
Written 26 July 2020
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Hushinish1
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK48 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Perfect beach which we had entirely to ourselves. Walked to either end & visited the smallest harbour in the UK. This is quite hidden at the west end & can only be reached at low tide. Great views of Tantallon Castle from the seaward side, and also Bass Rock.
Tempestuous seas and icy wind but was a great walk.
Tempestuous seas and icy wind but was a great walk.
Written 10 March 2023
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Is there a sea water pool here?
Written 10 August 2023
I understand the toilets are currently closed, are there other toilets nearby? Thanks!
Written 1 August 2020
No, there was a sign at start advising not allowed to camp over night.
Written 29 July 2020
becca_279
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Does anyone know if the toilet facilities are still open?
Written 22 July 2020
The toilet were closed yesterday.
Written 26 July 2020
Hi, I'm hoping to scatter my fathers ashes. Is the beach private or owned by the government/Queen?
Written 31 December 2019
The Crown Estates Scotland don't seem to own the shoreline at Seacliff according to a map on their website. The fact that someone charges for road access to the beach (£3) probably points to the land being privately owned and mention is made online of the Dale family having interests locally.
If the ceremony to scatter your father's ashes was a simple one and at a quiet time I don't think personally there would be any issues.
Written 3 January 2020
Are dogs allowed on leads
Written 27 May 2019
Yes. Isaw many dogs on leash and swimming in the Sea. Enjoy.
Written 28 May 2019
How late will they allow you to stay? I like to do sunset photography. Thanks.
Written 19 March 2019
As far as I can see 24 hours")
Written 23 March 2019
Anyone have the postcode for the parking facility?
Written 27 July 2018
Hi, tometmon. What would you like to know about this attraction?
It's a very simple question that I have. Are there public toilet facilities available at or near Seacliff Beach?
Written 4 April 2018
Does anyone know if you can walk along the beach from North Berwick to seacliff?
Written 16 December 2017
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