East Scotland : Aberdeen Beach

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Aberdeen beach is probably the best all round beach in Scotland, so if you are going to travel to visit, start with here. The beach runs north from the mouth of the River Dee in the middle of Aberdeen for about 5km, an enormous stretch of sand that is supported along its length by wooden groynes. These give the beach its character; they prevent the loss of the sand allowing the sand dunes to build up behind the beach and create the great sand banks that build up between them in the water. There are thus various surfing peaks along the length of the beach, but being supported by the groynes they don't shift, creating predictable peaks of clean plunging waves. As long as care is taken with the groynes this beach is excellent for all levels of surfers with some classic waves to be had, especially on the river mouths.

Despite its location, when on the beach it's not immediately apparent that you are in the centre of a city. However this changes when you leave the beach, as this beach isn't just about fun in the water. If you have any energy left or if there are kids that you need to keep entertained, then Aberdeen has it all right next to the beach; an ice rink, leisure centre, golf, amusements, fairs, bingo, crazy golf, swimming pool - its got the lot. Plus there are one or two classic bars for a cheeky Malt or three after the session.

Details
Driving Access: Excellent - main road behind beach
Car Park spaces: Various car parks on the road behind beach
Price: Free
Beach facilities: Toilets at southern end
Beach type: Sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: As many as you want in town!
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Various sand bars between the groynes
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Southwesterly
Local highlights: Amusements, fairs, Bingo, leisure centres, ice rink, golf driving range, crazy golf
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 3 - Amusements, fairs, Bingo, leisure centres, ice rink, crazy golf
Other stuff: 3 - Amusements, fairs, Bingo, leisure centres, ice rink, golf driving range, crazy golf
Access: 3 - 50m walk from road
Urban Proximity: Close to the nightlife
Water quality: Good

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