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Dalgety Bay is situated on the north banks of the Firth of Forth, directly across from Edinburgh. The bay features a large, wide expanse of water and a smaller sandy beach, making it a picturesque spot. The beach itself is a mix of sand, shingle, and rocks.
The bay has a history of contamination, specifically with low-level radioactive materials. It is believed that the contamination originated from luminous aircraft dials, which were deposited in a nearby landfill site after the Second World War. As a result, the mussel beds off the beach have been reported to be contaminated with radiation.
In 2006, Dalgety Bay qualified for recommendation by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) based on tests for bacterial and viral pathogens. However, due to the discovery of radioactive contamination, it is no longer recommended for bathing. The Ministry of Defence has been working on a decontamination project, with an estimated £10 million being spent to clean up the site. Local warning signs have been erected to inform visitors of the situation.
For more information on Dalgety Bay and the current status of the contamination, visitors can contact Fife Council on 01334 412711.
Dalgety Bay is adjacent to the Fife Coastal Path.
Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 74% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 36% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 16mph | |
The tide at Dalgety Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:48 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:45 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Shops
Slipway
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 5 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 19 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 20 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 27 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 30 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles east as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 18 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
Location: Hillend
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NT159826
Coordinates: 56°1'45"N 3°21'2"W
Mapcode: GBR 22.S369
What 3 Words: royally.searching.decimal
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Fife Council
Nearest postcode: KY11 5YE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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