Beach Type

sand

Facilities

Beach cafe, Seashore Centre, Changing Rooms, Childrens' Play Park

Activities

Swimming, walking, seashore centre

Nature and Wildlife

Close to Formartine and Buchan Way. and next to the Waters of Philorth local nature reserve. the beach is popular with dog walkers. The sand dune system holds a lot of vegetation. a saltmarsh section and reedbeds which attract a variety of waders. wildfow

Parking

Parking for 40-50 cars(approx)

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is not cleaned but there are litter bins.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Green Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Fraserburgh
County: Aberdeenshire
Latitude/Longitude: 57.685, -1.99665
Postcode: AB43 8UE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Access on to the beach at Fraserburgh Esplanade. Take the A90 to Fraserburgh and the beach is signposted from the town centre or through the Waters of Philorth nature reserve.

Public Transport

There is a railway station in Aberdeen. A rural Fraserburgh bus service runs from Aberdeen.

Tourist Information

Fraserburgh Tourist Information Centre 3 Saltoun Square Fraserburgh Aberdeenshire AB43 5DA Tel: 01346 518315

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Fraserburgh