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Seacliff Beach
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The area
Best nearby
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Restaurants
4 within 3 miles
Whitekirk Hill
125
1.3 mi££ - £££ • Cafe • International • British
Drift
375
1.3 mi££ - £££ • Dessert • Cafe • Scottish
J's Tiny Deli
1
2.5 mi
Crofters
2.9 miCafe • British • Scottish
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Attractions
51 within 6 miles
Bass Rock
163
0.3 miIslands
Tantallon Castle
941
0.7 miHistoric Sites • Castles
NB Distillery
84
1 miDistilleries
John Muir Alpacas
300
Hiking Trails
Belhaven Brewery
238
Breweries
North Berwick Law
157
Mountains
Scottish Seabird Centre
1,073
Nature & Wildlife Areas
National Museum of Flight
1,149
Military Museums • Speciality Museums
Yellowcraig Beach
240
Beaches
John Muir's Birthplace
219
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  • Hushinish1
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom56 contributions
    Stunning beach and views.
    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.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 10 March 2023
  • MrsSulkyGirl
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom388 contributions
    Favourite East Lothian Beach
    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.
    Visited February 2023
    Written 10 March 2023
  • edinburgher
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom175 contributions
    Quiet and otherworldly, amazing views
    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.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 29 April 2023
  • Wendie M
    Lincolnshire, United Kingdom95 contributions
    Great beach
    We were staying quite close so walked here after lunch and wow its worth it. Lots to walk around and explore - when the tide is out you can walk onto the rocks. Lovely views of Tantallon Castle and Bass Rock - feels very unspoilt You could literally take a picnic here and spend the whole day on the beach
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 September 2023
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Wendie M
Lincolnshire, UK95 contributions
Great beach
Aug 2023 • Couples
We were staying quite close so walked here after lunch and wow its worth it.
Lots to walk around and explore - when the tide is out you can walk onto the rocks. Lovely views of Tantallon Castle and Bass Rock - feels very unspoilt
You could literally take a picnic here and spend the whole day on the beach
Written 3 September 2023
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Angela G
1 contribution
Great beach
Aug 2023
Just to update folks, this beach remains fantastic but the price to park is now £5.00 and you need to pay even if the barrier is up.
Unsure where the money is going as the road is atrocious with potholes big enough to hit the underside of the cars.
Written 20 August 2023
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edinburgher
Edinburgh, UK175 contributions
Quiet and otherworldly, amazing views
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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MrsSulkyGirl
Edinburgh, UK388 contributions
Favourite East Lothian Beach
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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Hushinish1
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK56 contributions
Stunning beach and views.
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.
Written 10 March 2023
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Captain mike
16 contributions
A wonderful holiday destination
Aug 2022
We traveled here on our motorhome we were allowed to park overnight at the far end of the beach there are no facilities here but what a location the views fantastic walked into the town visited the harbour the seabirds Center shops cafes we practically had the far beach to ourselves and we’re made very welcome by residents of the town who went out of their way to help
Even the ice cream seller in his six wheeled ice cream van we had home made ice cream lovely and he gave our two red setters ice cream on a wafer for free
If you want a holiday with lovely clean water and beaches and no slot machines just good clean family fun then I cannot recommend North Berwick any higher
The only thing that would have made it better would be a place to get fresh water and get rid of toilet waste
Written 27 August 2022
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DJM1945
Montrose, UK1,939 contributions
Plenty to do for people of all ages
May 2022
This is certainly worth a visit for people of all ages as there were families on the beach with picnic, surfers, dogs walkers, photographers and well as those out for a walk.
Written 28 May 2022
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Dominik Kiezik
Warsaw, Poland4,713 contributions
Interesting cliffs.
May 2022 • Family
Interesting cliffs. In Poland, there are even higher cliffs, but as a rule they are rather chalky or sand. Here the dark, sticky earth meets the sea, giving an interesting effect.
Written 23 May 2022
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Dr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK6,310 contributions
Stunning
Apr 2022 • Family
So pleased The Mrs found out about this. Stunning beach and we had it all to ourselves during our Easter break. Access from Auldhame.
Written 2 May 2022
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Albief
Aberdeen, UK65 contributions
Be aware!!
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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