Photo of Yellowcraig Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Yellowcraig Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Yellowcraig Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Yellowcraig Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Yellowcraig Beach located in natural area

Photo of Yellowcraig Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

8.2

Very good

Yellowcraig Beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Yellowcraig Beach?

There are 113 places to stay in the Yellowcraig Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Yellowcraig 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>

Dirleton, United Kingdom

#62 out of 298 in Scotland

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Kite or windsurfing Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Dirleton • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick

8.6 - Excellent 700m

Meal Takeaway Planet Pizza

1.8km

Cafe Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant La Potiniere

9.8 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant The Old Clubhouse

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Cafe Goose on The Green

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Super Fry

8 - Very good 4km

Cafe The Village Coffee House

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Italian Restaurant The Main Course

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Park Parking lot

1.9km

Park Lodge Grounds

2.1km

Park Millennium Wood

4km

Park Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

6.4km

Park Bass Rock

6.9km

Playground Yellowcraig, Playground

330m

Playground Goose Green

3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Amalfi Ice Cream & Coffee Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Store Archerfield Walled Garden

2.3km

Ice Cream Shop Imma's Gelato

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction North Berwick Harbour

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Scottish Seabird Centre

2km

Museum National Museum Of Flight

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Preston Mill

9.7km

Historical Landmark Auldhame Castle

6.9km

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About

Yellowcraig Beach is located on the North Sea and it is in the 9th place out of 25 beaches in the East Lothian region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, 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 partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Yellowcraig Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

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

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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

Yellowcraig Beach (East Lothian) is located outside the Dirleton 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 Yellowcraig 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

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 outside the settlement

Dirleton • 2.1 km

Map of beach

Restaurant The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick

8.6 - Excellent 700m

Meal Takeaway Planet Pizza

1.8km

Cafe Cherish Vintage Tearoom & Emporium

9.2 - Excellent 3.8km

Restaurant La Potiniere

9.8 - Exceptional 3.8km

Restaurant The Old Clubhouse

9 - Excellent 3.9km

Cafe Goose on The Green

9.2 - Excellent 3.9km

Restaurant Super Fry

8 - Very good 4km

Cafe The Village Coffee House

8.6 - Excellent 4.1km

Italian Restaurant The Main Course

9.2 - Excellent 4.1km

Park Parking lot

1.9km

Park Lodge Grounds

2.1km

Park Millennium Wood

4km

Park Aberlady Bay Local Nature Reserve

6.4km

Park Bass Rock

6.9km

Playground Yellowcraig, Playground

330m

Playground Goose Green

3.8km

Ice Cream Shop Amalfi Ice Cream & Coffee Parlour

9.4 - Excellent 1.7km

Store Archerfield Walled Garden

2.3km

Ice Cream Shop Imma's Gelato

9.4 - Excellent 4.1km

Tourist Attraction North Berwick Harbour

1.9km

Tourist Attraction Scottish Seabird Centre

2km

Museum National Museum Of Flight

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Preston Mill

9.7km

Historical Landmark Auldhame Castle

6.9km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

7.9km from the beach

9.1 Excellent

Old Aberlady Inn

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Located at nearest locality

Dirleton • 6.2km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.8 (Very good)

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

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Yellowcraig Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

50m 1 min walk

Yellowcraig Beach Yellowcraig Beach

8.2 Very good

3.3km

West Bay Beach West Bay Beach

8.4 Very good

4km

Milsey Bay Beach Milsey Bay Beach

8.4 Very good

Popular beach 4.7km

Gullane beach Gullane beach

7.6 Very good

4.7km

Gullane Beach Gullane Beach

8.5 Excellent

5.2km

Haugh Road Beach Haugh Road Beach

6.8 Good

6.9km

Drift Beach Drift Beach

7.4 Good

8.2km

Seton Sands Beach Seton Sands Beach

7.1 Good

Localities

Nearest

Dirleton • 2.1km

Transport

Airport

ADX • 34.8km

Bus Station

Railway Station • 3.1km

Train Station

North Berwick • 3.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Jan Fountaine

10 Exceptional

Yellowcraig Beach - North Berwick Fabulous beach - clean and so unspoilt. With sand dunes. Beautiful views over the sea to little islands. Great for families as grassed parking is nearby (lots if locals were having picnics and simply playing) and just a few yards to the sand dunes. Clean toilets and even a refreshment van nearby. Not commercialised. Whilst we were there the Household Cavalry brought their horses along for exercise on their way from Edinburgh back to London - that’s how beautiful the beach is.

David Cameron

10 Exceptional

Lovely coastal walks from the car park at Yellowcraigs. The walk to North Berwick and back is a very pleasant wander and incorporates parts of the John Muir Way. Car park and very well kept toilets at the Yellowcraigs end, along with a kids play park.

Christopher Gaul

10 Exceptional

Lovely wee find just along from North Berwick, plenty of good parking, there is a charge for non blue badge holders but not sure what, public toilets were fine and even have a few showers on the side of the building to wash you or the dog off, as well as an ice cream van for those hot days . it is a short walk down to the beach but once there beach is great, definitely added to the day trip list.

Anna Tulipanna

10 Exceptional

My daughter and I visited Yellowcraig Beach on our way from North Berwick to Gullane Beach. It was a lovely spot, with a long sandy beach and a view of the island of Fidra. We had a great time exploring the rock pools and the dunes, and we saw a beautiful heron hunting in a sea pool. The beach was quiet and peaceful, and we felt very close to nature. We also enjoyed the playground and the picnic area nearby. It was a nice stop on our journey, and we would love to come back again.

Chrissy W.

10 Exceptional

Belting beach loads of parking spaces. Lovely and clean. Toilets and showers at the car park open through the summer season only. Night camping aloud in the sand dunes camp fires also aloud.

Questions and answers

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

The coastline of Yellowcraig 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 Yellowcraig Beach?

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

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

Kite and windsurfing

Is the Yellowcraig 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.

Yellowcraig 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 Yellowcraig Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Yellowcraig 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Yellowcraig Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Yellowcraig Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Yellowcraig Beach?

Yellowcraig Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Yellowcraig Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Lawn Restaurant North Berwick is the closest place located 2500 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Yellowcraig Beach?

There are 113 places to stay in the Yellowcraig Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Yellowcraig Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Yellowcraig Beach from parking?

The Yellowcraig 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Yellowcraig Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Yellowcraig Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are North Berwick Harbour located in 3.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Yellowcraig 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?

Yellowcraig 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.Yellowcraig 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.