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8.4

Very good

Milsey Bay Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Milsey Bay Beach?

The bar is located right on the Milsey Bay Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Milsey Bay Beach?

There are 113 places to stay in the Milsey Bay Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Milsey Bay Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7354034&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Old Aberlady Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7245356&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Castle Inn</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=577396&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Maple Cottage B&B</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3858156&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hopetoun Haven</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5575759&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luxurious living in Gullane</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4797570&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Luffness Castle Wing</a></li></ul>

North Berwick, United Kingdom

#11 out of 298 in Scotland

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright sand Good for Kayaking Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

North Berwick • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Drift

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Meal Takeaway Planet Pizza

4.2km

Cafe Whitekirk Hill

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant La Potiniere

9.8 - Exceptional 7.8km

Restaurant The Old Clubhouse

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Cafe Goose on The Green

9.2 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant Super Fry

8 - Very good 8km

Park Lodge Grounds

280m

Park Parking lot

4.3km

Park Bass Rock

4.9km

Park Millennium Wood

7.6km

Park Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

9.8km

Playground Yellowcraig, Playground

4km

Playground Goose Green

7.9km

Ice Cream Shop Amalfi Ice Cream & Coffee Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Store Archerfield Walled Garden

5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Imma's Gelato

9.4 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Scottish Seabird Centre

400m

Tourist Attraction North Berwick Harbour

430m

Museum National Museum Of Flight

7km

Tourist Attraction Preston Mill

8.4km

Historical Landmark Auldhame Castle

4.7km

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About

Milsey Bay Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 3th place out of 25 beaches in the East Lothian region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season.

Milsey Bay Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sea kayaking.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

7 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Seacliff Beach, which has a rating of 8.5.

Milsey Bay Beach is located in East Lothian within North Berwick, which makes it easily accessible and therefore popular among travelers. In the high season this may cause some discomfort, due to the large influx of tourists.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+14 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

3.5 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.5 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

North Berwick • 0.5 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick

8.6 - Excellent 1.6km

Cafe Drift

9 - Excellent 2.8km

Meal Takeaway Planet Pizza

4.2km

Cafe Whitekirk Hill

8.8 - Excellent 5.1km

Cafe Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Restaurant La Potiniere

9.8 - Exceptional 7.8km

Restaurant The Old Clubhouse

9 - Excellent 7.8km

Cafe Goose on The Green

9.2 - Excellent 7.8km

Restaurant Super Fry

8 - Very good 8km

Park Lodge Grounds

280m

Park Parking lot

4.3km

Park Bass Rock

4.9km

Park Millennium Wood

7.6km

Park Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

9.8km

Playground Yellowcraig, Playground

4km

Playground Goose Green

7.9km

Ice Cream Shop Amalfi Ice Cream & Coffee Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Store Archerfield Walled Garden

5.8km

Ice Cream Shop Imma's Gelato

9.4 - Excellent 8km

Tourist Attraction Scottish Seabird Centre

400m

Tourist Attraction North Berwick Harbour

430m

Museum National Museum Of Flight

7km

Tourist Attraction Preston Mill

8.4km

Historical Landmark Auldhame Castle

4.7km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

10.6km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Old Aberlady Inn

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Located at nearest locality

North Berwick • 10.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.9 (Very good)

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Milsey Bay Beach. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Milsey Bay Beach implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Yellowcraig Beach Yellowcraig Beach

8.2 Very good

4km

Yellowcraig Beach Yellowcraig Beach

8.2 Very good

4.8km

Seacliff Beach Seacliff Beach

8.5 Excellent

Popular beach 4.8km

Seacliff Beach Seacliff Beach

8.4 Very good

Popular beach 8.1km

Gullane beach Gullane beach

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

North Berwick • 510m

Transport

Airport

ADX • 36.2km

Bus Station

Railway Station • 1km

Train Station

North Berwick • 1.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Milsey Bay Beach?

The coastline of Milsey Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Milsey Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Milsey Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Milsey Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Milsey Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Milsey Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Milsey Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Milsey Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Milsey Bay Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Milsey Bay Beach?

The bar is located right on the Milsey Bay Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick is the closest place located 1600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Milsey Bay Beach?

There are 113 places to stay in the Milsey Bay Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Milsey Bay Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Milsey Bay Beach from parking?

The Milsey Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Milsey Bay Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Milsey Bay Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Scottish Seabird Centre located in 0.4 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Milsey Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Milsey Bay Beach is August. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Milsey Bay Beach (East Lothian) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Milsey Bay Beach (East Lothian) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.