Whitesands Bay Beach
Dunbar, East Lothian
An attractive compact beach with fine golden sand bounded by a rocky shore and backed by low coastal grassland spotted with picnic tables. Whitesands is an ideal place for an early-morning swim. There are pleasant views to be had along the coast.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
No DetailsActivities
SwimmingNature and Wildlife
The Geology Trail starts and ends in the car park and this is a good base for easy coastal walks and rambles. There is excellent bird watching. the local pools and bushes attract a wide range of species especially at migration time.Parking
Ample space on grassland.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned weekly during the summer season.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: DunbarCounty: East Lothian
Latitude/Longitude: 55.989, -2.46202
Postcode: EH42 1QP
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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