Photo of Wardie Bay with bright sand surface

Photo of Wardie Bay with turquoise water surface

Photo of Wardie Bay with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Wardie Bay - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.4

Good

Wardie Bay

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wardie Bay.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Old Chain Pier is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Wardie Bay?

There are 2583 places to stay in the Wardie Bay area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Wardie Bay include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2130650&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Brig O'Doon Guest House</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=288005&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ardleigh House</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3031063&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Edinburgh Serviced Apartment</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2880388&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Blue Lion Place</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5260307&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Pilton Avenue House</a></li></ul>

Granton, United Kingdom

#156 out of 298 in Scotland

7.4

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Good for Kayaking

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Located within the settlement

Edinburgh • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Old Chain Pier

9 - Excellent 930m

Meal Takeaway Javits Takeaway Granton

8 - Very good 940m

Bar Starbank Inn

9 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant The Herringbone

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Porto & Fi Deli Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Meal Takeaway Darin's Takeaway

7 - Good 1.4km

Seafood Restaurant The Fishmarket

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Newhaven Quay Brewers Fayre

7 - Good 1.5km

Indian Restaurant Rishi's Indian Aroma

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Park Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.8km

Park Inverleith Park

1.9km

Park Muirhouse Park

3.1km

Park Lauriston Community Farm

3.7km

Park Edinburgh beach

3.8km

Park Edinburgh-Kyoto Friendship Garden

4km

Park Cramond Promenade

4.2km

Hiking Area Cramond Causeway

4.8km

Park Cramond Walled Garden Park

5km

Playground Goldenacre Playing Fields

1.4km

Gym Juvenate Health & Leisure

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Playground Clermiston Park

4.9km

Swimming Pool Royal Commonwealth Pool

5.4km

Playground Fauldburn Park

6.1km

Playground Weehailes Adventure Playpark

9.6km

Grocery Store Food Plus Supermarket | Pewex Granton

590m

Supermarket Sirocco Food & Wine

920m

Supermarket Lidl

1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.4km

Grocery Store Stodola

1.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

1.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.5km

Supermarket Little Waitrose At Shell Circle

1.8km

Supermarket Day Today Drylaw Local

2.2km

Tourist Attraction The Royal Yacht Britannia

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Dean Village

3.2km

Museum National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Johnnie Walker Princes Street

3.4km

Museum Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

3.8km

Church St Giles' Cathedral

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Royal Mile

3.9km

Museum National Museum of Scotland

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh

4.1km

Art Gallery Inverleith House

1.8km

Art Gallery National Galleries of Scotland: National

3.6km

Movie Theater ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird

8.6 - Excellent 8.7km

Historical Landmark The Real Mary King's Close

3.8km

Historical Landmark Arthur's Seat

5.4km

Historical Landmark Newhailes Estate

9.7km

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About

Wardie Bay is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 13 beaches in the Edinburgh region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with 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.

Wardie Bay coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

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

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

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

6 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Silverknowes Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Wardie Bay is located in Edinburgh within Edinburgh, 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

+15 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.6 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Edinburgh • 3.6 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Old Chain Pier

9 - Excellent 930m

Meal Takeaway Javits Takeaway Granton

8 - Very good 940m

Bar Starbank Inn

9 - Excellent 1km

Seafood Restaurant The Herringbone

9 - Excellent 1.2km

Restaurant Porto & Fi Deli Bistro

9.2 - Excellent 1.3km

Meal Takeaway Darin's Takeaway

7 - Good 1.4km

Seafood Restaurant The Fishmarket

8.6 - Excellent 1.5km

Restaurant Newhaven Quay Brewers Fayre

7 - Good 1.5km

Indian Restaurant Rishi's Indian Aroma

9 - Excellent 1.5km

Park Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

1.8km

Park Inverleith Park

1.9km

Park Muirhouse Park

3.1km

Park Lauriston Community Farm

3.7km

Park Edinburgh beach

3.8km

Park Edinburgh-Kyoto Friendship Garden

4km

Park Cramond Promenade

4.2km

Hiking Area Cramond Causeway

4.8km

Park Cramond Walled Garden Park

5km

Playground Goldenacre Playing Fields

1.4km

Gym Juvenate Health & Leisure

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Playground Clermiston Park

4.9km

Swimming Pool Royal Commonwealth Pool

5.4km

Playground Fauldburn Park

6.1km

Playground Weehailes Adventure Playpark

9.6km

Grocery Store Food Plus Supermarket | Pewex Granton

590m

Supermarket Sirocco Food & Wine

920m

Supermarket Lidl

1km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.4km

Grocery Store Stodola

1.4km

Supermarket Sainsbury's Local

1.4km

Supermarket Morrisons

1.5km

Supermarket Little Waitrose At Shell Circle

1.8km

Supermarket Day Today Drylaw Local

2.2km

Tourist Attraction The Royal Yacht Britannia

2.6km

Tourist Attraction Dean Village

3.2km

Museum National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One

3.4km

Tourist Attraction Johnnie Walker Princes Street

3.4km

Museum Camera Obscura & World of Illusions

3.8km

Church St Giles' Cathedral

3.9km

Tourist Attraction Royal Mile

3.9km

Museum National Museum of Scotland

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh

4.1km

Art Gallery Inverleith House

1.8km

Art Gallery National Galleries of Scotland: National

3.6km

Movie Theater ODEON Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird

8.6 - Excellent 8.7km

Historical Landmark The Real Mary King's Close

3.8km

Historical Landmark Arthur's Seat

5.4km

Historical Landmark Newhailes Estate

9.7km

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Located at nearest locality

Edinburgh • 2.9km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

What to do in Wardie Bay? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Wardie Bay can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

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 Wardie Bay. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Wardie Bay 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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Granton Beach Granton Beach

6.8 Good

Popular beach 1.4km 18 min walk

Granton Beach Granton Beach

7 Good

Popular beach 3.8km

Silverknowes Beach Silverknowes Beach

7.4 Good

3.8km

Silverknowes Beach Silverknowes Beach

8.2 Very good

Popular beach 5km

Cramond Beach Cramond Beach

6.8 Good

5km

Cramond Beach Cramond Beach

8.1 Very good

5.2km

Beach Walk Beach Walk

7.3 Good

5.6km

Eagle Rock Beach Eagle Rock Beach

6.9 Good

Localities

Nearest

Edinburgh • 3.6km

Transport

Airport

EDI • 10.2km

Bus Station

Edinburgh • 3.3km

Train Station

South Gyle • 7km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Wardie Bay?

The coastline of Wardie Bay is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. The water is impeccably turquoise. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Wardie Bay?

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

The Wardie Bay is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Wardie Bay good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Wardie Bay 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.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Wardie Bay for swimming is positive.

Is the Wardie Bay good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Wardie Bay secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Wardie Bay 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 Wardie Bay?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Wardie Bay.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Old Chain Pier is the closest place located 900 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Wardie Bay?

There are 2583 places to stay in the Wardie Bay area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Wardie Bay include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Wardie Bay from parking?

The Wardie Bay 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 Wardie Bay?

There are 4 attractions near Wardie Bay that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Royal Yacht Britannia located in 2.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Wardie Bay?

The month with the highest temperature in Wardie Bay 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?

Wardie Bay (City of Edinburgh) 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.Wardie Bay (City of Edinburgh) 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.