Fisherrow - West Beach

Musselburgh, East Lothian

Fisherrow sands is a large sandy bay situated in Musselburgh, a few miles east of Edinburgh. The beach has a tidal harbour and is the mouth of the river Esk. The adjacent golf course, now within the racecourse, dates back to circa 1672.

Beach Type

Sand/shingle/harbour

Facilities

Musselburgh has shops
Cafes
Pubs and restaurnts

Activities

The old golf course will rent wicker canes and old style balls to give the experience of playing golf as it used to be played

Nature and Wildlife

Plenty to explore around Musselburgh.

Parking

Parking available at Fisherrow links.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

No dog restrictions.

Location

Nearest town: Musselburgh
County: East Lothian
Latitude/Longitude: 55.9463, -3.06971
Postcode: EH21 6EA
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Head east along the coast from the centre of Edinburgh.

Public Transport

Served by local bus services from Edinburgh.

Nearest Railway Stations

Musselburgh (About a mile away)
Brunstane (About a mile and a half away)
Newcraighall (About a mile and a half away)
Wallyford (Approx. 2 miles away)
Prestonpans (Approx. 4 miles away)

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Centre above Waverley Shopping Centre 3 Princes Street EH2 2QP Tel. 0845 22 55 121 Email: info@visitscotland.com Web: http://www.edinburgh.org

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Musselburgh

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