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Gosford Sands is a west-facing sand and shingle bay, popular with walkers, bird watchers, and kite-flyers. The beach is set against a backdrop of forest and cliffs, and is just a short drive from Edinburgh. The bay is situated near the magnificent Georgian mansion of Gosford House, which is still privately owned but open to the public during the summer.
The beach is west-facing, and the westerly winds have caused erosion of the sand over the years. However, measures have been taken to stabilise the sand, including the use of sea-lyme grass and dead buckthorn as sea defences along the shoreline at the southern end of the bay. At low tide, a large expanse of sand and shingle beach is exposed, providing ample space for activities. When the tide is in, the coastal road running alongside the beach limits the area available for games and other activities.
The beach is home to a variety of wildlife, including curlew, plovers, and other wading birds, which can be seen in the mud flats at low tide. The beach also features the remains of wartime defence blocks between the road and the shoreline.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 26% |
| Min temperature | 3°C |
| feels like | -1°C |
| Wind 10mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 20% |
| Max temperature | 5°C |
| feels like | 4°C |
| Wind 7mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Gosford Sands is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 11:31 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:34 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
The car park lies adjacent to the B1358 and A198 coast road and is well signposted. Parking is free all year round.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles 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 west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 48 miles by road.
around 13 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 53 miles by road.
Location: Craigielaw
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Longniddry
OS Grid: NT444785
Coordinates: 55°59'46"N 2°53'31"W
Mapcode: GBR 2M.VB5M
What 3 Words: poets.candle.routs
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: EH32 0PX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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