East Scotland : Balmedie Beach

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Balmedie is a beach lovers dream; miles and miles and miles of uninterrupted fine, golden sand beach, backed up by sweeping marram-covered sand dunes with hundreds of unique and individual surf breaks along its length. The shifting peaks produce high quality lefts and rights with surprising power. Given its size, crowds aren't an issue, there's a better than average chance that you won't even see another person. The waves are suitable for all levels of surfers, so get exploring.

The beach is only a short drive off the main A90 and is very easy to get to and find. If you need more than the beach to keep a family entertained or want to find out more about the unique dune ecosystem, check out the visitors centre in the beach car park. This incorporates excellent facilities for the beach, including toilets and picnic tables. This is a stunning beach that generates fantastically varied and challenging surf.


Details
Driving Access: Good access road off main A90
Car Park spaces: 400
Price: Less than £5
Beach facilities: Visitors centre with toilets & picnic tables
Beach type: Fine golden sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: Nothing close by
Sort of wave: Plunging
Peaks: Various shifting beach breaks
Left/Right: Both
Offshore wind direction: Southwesterly
Local highlights: The scenery & Visitors Centre
National Trust: No

Ratings
Ability: Novice - Legend
Kids: 2 - Sand dunes and visitors centre
Other stuff: 1 - Just the beach
Access: 2 - 250m walk from car park on duck boarding
Urban proximity: More cows than people
Water quality: Good

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