Newburgh Seals Beach
Newburgh Seals Beach
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Harline P
Sheffield, UK26 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Found this by off chance and glad we stopped off thought we weren’t going to see any seals then they just seemed to turn up the beach is beautiful
Written 15 September 2023
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SarahC511
Kettering, UK194 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We visited late afternoon and mid morning the following day because it’s such a beautiful spot. The seals are adorable with their bobbing heads up and down. A lovely sandy beach makes for a nice walk too.
Written 17 July 2023
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Oliviaans
Doha, Qatar235 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
We were not sure about if we could see the seals but it was so great to see them in their natural habitat. They are curious and want to come close.
Written 16 April 2023
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fergie17
Edinburgh, UK623 contributions
Aug 2022
This was a great walk from the car park beside the golf course along a fantastic beach in the sunshine and with loads of seals bobbing up and down in the estuary. We thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back again.
Written 27 August 2022
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Simon H
2 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is by far the most beautiful beach I have been to. We visited at 5pm and it was quiet and so clean, we saw seven seals and they were so inquisitive they kept coming to see us. A beautiful place
Written 12 August 2022
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alibatty🦇
Dundee, UK4,996 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Whether or not the seals make their presence known, this is still an amazing natural destination, both scenically, and for the wildlife. Not only is the dramatic sand-dune system here one of the most extensive in Europe, but it also has one of the largest colonies of Eider ducks too. Twitchers will be in their element at the sheer variety of birds here - including oyster catchers, terns, gulls and waders. We were delighted to spy several seals bobbing about in the slipstream of the river Ythan , and also in the sea at the mouth of the estuary, and certain they were catching fish.
Avoid walking on the slimy green seaweed, as not only is it slippy, but sinky, and you could end up with shoes full of sandy mud. By the looks of it the brand spanking new car-park will soon be open too, so no more haphazard parkers.
Avoid walking on the slimy green seaweed, as not only is it slippy, but sinky, and you could end up with shoes full of sandy mud. By the looks of it the brand spanking new car-park will soon be open too, so no more haphazard parkers.
Written 25 July 2022
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Chez_Rubenstein
Garnerville, NY100 contributions
Jul 2022
I understand that the existence of seals on the beach was not guaranteed, but there were no seals here for us. There is not a car park or it was closed for construction. People were just piled in whatever shoulder they could find. Despite the unseasonably warm weather in July 2022, it was very windy and cool and a jacket was appreciated. The beach is a bit muddy and although interesting, this one was a bit of a letdown.
Written 23 July 2022
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chelleyz
Garnerville, NY23 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Not a seal in sight, ride quite a bit just for a walk in the muck. All we saw were birds. Not worth the trip imo. The wind is wicked
Written 14 July 2022
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Ano1232019
3 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
The beach provided a very somber and mellow experience. No seals, when i visited, but instead...quicksand. Almost sank in, but due to skills learned in my childhood, i survived to tell the tale. 10/10
Written 16 June 2022
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findals
Aberdeen, UK141 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Loads of seals just can’t beat this area. Just about 10 miles north of Aberdeen. There is a nice hotel not far from area and a coffee shop too. Also a shop. What can go wrong. Nothing
Written 29 May 2022
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Hello , l heard you cant pay cash to park at the car park and my phone doesn't have the app.
Where is the nearest camp site
findals
Aberdeen, UK141 contributions
Sorry it’s taken so long to answer. I had deleted the app. To the answer to your question is sorry I don’t know.
Col D
6 contributions
Is there toilets and places to eat near there?
CJTGlasgow
Glasgow, UK449 contributions
Yes, toilets and lovely food at the Golf Club. Open to the public.
555niab
Bontnewydd, UK159 contributions
Is there plenty of parking? Free parking?
TimeTravel364
Brackley, UK40 contributions
Sorry should have read golf course ! Lol
LB
8 contributions
Can anyone recommend a good campsite or where the best place to camp is not to far from this beach? TIA
Basingstone
Hampshire, UK498 contributions
Deeside holiday park at Maryculter is your best bet. With the new bypass now open it is much easier travelling around Aberdeen. No where near the beach as it is a protected area.
Lyndsey C
Aberdeen, UK4 contributions
Visited today and walked along the boardwalk, through some lovely grassy areas before heading to the beach, was lovely! Wandered if camping was allowed on the grassy areas?
Grant N
Hastings, New Zealand1,418 contributions
Not sure but it would seem doubtful as it's a wildlife reserve. Suggest contacting the local information centre or the Newburgh Inn which is quite close to the beach
vickyflo
Aberdeen, UK1 contribution
Is access to the beach easy enough for someone with limited mobility?
Grant N
Hastings, New Zealand1,418 contributions
I would doubt that it would be easy - we walked along a track from the car park and had to walk through thick sand which was a bit of a struggle for us oldies. There's likely to be little chance of getting a wheelchair or similar though (unless a couple of muscle men were helping - but maybe you have some of them?). My guess is that it would be difficult - but have a chat to the locals (maybe the local pub - it's on line - would have extra information- or the Ythan Golf Club which is in the dunes nearby)
Julie A
Dubrovnik, Croatia12 contributions
If it’s a wet day will we still see them?
MossmanJoe
Inverurie, UK155 contributions
I would think so. Was cold and miserable when I was there but they didn’t mind at all
What time of day is best to see the seals?
CalumDM
Edinburgh, UK167 contributions
Yes, low tide, although you see a few further up the river during hi-water. Al the way up to the old quay-side.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Newburgh Seals Beach
- Hotels near Newburgh Seals Beach:
- (0.12 mi) Newburgh Inn
- (0.22 mi) house, village newburgh, ellon. walking distance to beach and golf
- (3.07 mi) Trump Macleod House & Lodge
- (9.05 mi) Kilmarnock Arms Hotel
- (2.71 mi) Aikenshill House
- Restaurants near Newburgh Seals Beach:
- (0.12 mi) Newburgh Inn
- (0.14 mi) Balmakewan
- (0.28 mi) Trellis Coffee Shop
- (7.46 mi) Eat on the Green
- (4.41 mi) The Cock and Bull