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Fisherrow East Beach is located in Musselburgh, a historic former fishing village a short distance east of Edinburgh city centre. The beach stretches from the tidal harbour to the mouth of the River Esk, offering views over the Firth of Forth, a Site of Special Scientific Interest known for its rich birdlife.
The sandy beach is backed by buildings and dunes, with a less urban feel as you move away from the harbour. The area is popular with walkers, and the 134-mile long John Muir long distance path, linking Helensburgh to Dunbar, passes alongside the beach. Nearby amenities include a golf course dating back to circa 1672, a historic racecourse, parking, toilets, and cafes, all located adjacent to the harbour.
The beach has a tidal harbour and is the mouth of the river Esk. The adjacent golf course, now within the racecourse, dates back to circa 1672, making it one of the oldest golf courses in the world.
Harbour Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 71% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 26% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Fisherrow East Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:26 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:28 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
Parking available.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road or 29 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road or 11 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 30 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road or 28 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road or 31 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road or 25 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road or 24 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road or 33 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Fisherrow, Musselburgh
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NT336731
Coordinates: 55°56'48"N 3°3'52"W
Mapcode: GBR 2F.Y7H2
What 3 Words: method.then.tubes
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: East Lothian
Nearest postcode: EH21 6DE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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