Photo of Cullykhan Beach with gray pebble surface

Photo of Cullykhan Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cullykhan Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cullykhan Beach located in natural area

7.8

Very good

Former site of Cullykhan Fort

Cullykhan Beach

Pennan, United Kingdom

#99 out of 298 in Scotland

7.8

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Sand bottom Good for Sup surfing Perfect for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Pennan • 1 km

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About

Cullykhan Beach is located on the The North Sea and it is in the 13th place out of 28 beaches in the Aberdeenshire region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear 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 not crowded place during the season.

Cullykhan Beach 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Gardenstown Beach, which has a rating of 7.7.

Cullykhan Beach (Aberdeenshire) is located outside the Pennan settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Cullykhan Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

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+16 ^o C +10 ^o C

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Pennan • 1 km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

What to do in Cullykhan Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Cullykhan Beach 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!

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Localities

Nearest

Pennan • 1km

Transport

Airport

ABZ • 53.9km

Bus Station

Union Road • 13.7km

Train Station

Huntly • 40.1km

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Average Reviews rating

7.8 Very good

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7.8 Very good

Ken Stewart

10 Exceptional

A fabulous little beach with lots of interesting things (mostly caves) to explore. At low tide you walk around the base of the cliffs and try a bit of fishing for pollack. Watch you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide. On the left side looking out to see sea, there’s a low tide only cave you can access, which takes you to the next bay. Parking is obvious and so is the way down to the beach. The only downside for me is that, due to its compactness, the beach can become “crowded” with just a few people, and some seem to treat it like it’s their own private beach, without consideration for other beach users. Loud music, out of control fires, discarded packaging. Always just a few bad apples that make it unpleasant for everyone else. Anyway, don’t let that put you off as the chances are, if you come during the week and before the summer holidays, you’ll probably have the place to yourself. Very peaceful and beautiful.

Kim Douglas

10 Exceptional

Camped here for 2 nights fantastic place. Beautiful views no midges happy campers 😁 caves too explore in wee sandy beach too have a picnic and fire. Water lovely and clear. Highly recommended. Great for dogs aswell. Lovely sunsets and gorgeous clear starry skies at night.

Emma S

10 Exceptional

Beautiful small beach with lots of rock pools and caves (tide dependant). Very safe for small children but a steep hike down from the car park so not good for disabled access.

Vicky Dunbar

10 Exceptional

A gorgeous day today and very few people here! The carpark can hold probably about a dozen cars, no payment required. You can walk straight down to the beach but if you take the path heading upwards on the left you'll pass Hells Lum, a collapsed sea cave and if you carry on following the path over the boulder remains of Fort Fiddes, you'll come to a stoney beach. If you hop over the 'river' to the other side you can enter Hells Lum but please only do so when the weather has been dry for a week as the path is on the cliffside and can be muddy, slippy and treacherous! If you drive further down the road and turn into the Mill you can park at Cullykhan Bay where there are picnic tables but that beach is pebbles, no sand

Simon cook

10 Exceptional

A secluded quiet and rather tranquil spot with a Sandy beach and a view over the bay towards Pennan. Shallow clear waters and some rocks to explore. Overlooked by the adjacent Fort Fiddes which is worth and explore if only for the views.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cullykhan Beach?

The beachline of Cullykhan Beach is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cullykhan Beach?

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

The Cullykhan Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Cullykhan Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cullykhan Beach is partially protected from waves. 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 Cullykhan Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cullykhan Beach 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cullykhan Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cullykhan Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cullykhan Beach.

How far is the Cullykhan Beach from parking?

The Cullykhan Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cullykhan Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cullykhan Beach is July. Its average value reaches 16°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 14°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 8°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cullykhan Beach (Aberdeenshire) 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cullykhan Beach (Aberdeenshire) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cullykhan Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.