Montrose Beach
Montrose, Angus
A magnificent beach of firm clean sands backed by a 9m high dune ridge. Access is from the southern end of the beach. At the entrance a stretch of seawall edges the beach, protecting the car park and facilities above.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ShopsCafes
Restaurants
The Traill pavilion provides shelter and toilets
There is disabled access
First aid
Promenade
Harbour
Camp site
Activities
Seafront splash play area for childrenSurfing and windsurfing in the right conditions
There is also a golf course nearby
Nature and Wildlife
The tidal basin to the west is a nature reserve.Parking
Free parking. car parking and beach access for those with disabilitiesWater Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoDogs
Dogs restricted.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachGreen Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: MontroseCounty: Angus
Latitude/Longitude: 56.7118, -2.44355
Postcode: DD10 8EL
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
The beach is signposted from the Montrose A92 Arbroath and Aberdeen approaches. A fairly short distance from Montrose town centre. a road through the golf course leads to car parks at the south end of the beach. Steps lead down onto the sands.Public Transport
Strathtay Buses. Dundee run 39/40/40A/40B/40E buses from DundeeNearest Railway Stations
Montrose (About a mile away)Laurencekirk (Approx. 8 miles away)