Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets (in the caravan park)
And food available from the caravan site
Adjacent to the car park

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing and fishing

Nature and Wildlife

There is a bird watching site at Barns Ness. 3 km to the north. The Geology Trail starts in the car park at Whitesands Bay.

Parking

Car park. which is a short walk from the beach. providing space for about 40 cars.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned weekly throughout the summer.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Dunbar
County: East Lothian
Latitude/Longitude: 55.9621, -2.3944
Postcode: EH42 1QS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

On an unclassified road off the A1. south of the entrance to Torness Nuclear Power Station. and a short walk from the car park.

Public Transport

Nearest train station - Dunbar.

Nearest Railway Stations

Dunbar (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

Dunbar Tourist Information Centre Dunbar Tel. 01368 863353

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Dunbar