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St Abbs Beach

Scottish Borders, Scotland


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St Abbs Beach is a picturesque harbour village located in Scotland, boasting a sandy beach and a range of attractions for visitors to enjoy.

The traditional fishing village of St Abbs features a harbour, a lifeboat station, and an interactive visitor centre. The village is surrounded by craggy cliffs and rocky outcrops, making it a popular destination for divers and snorkelers due to the exceptional clarity of the waters and abundance of marine life.

The waters offshore from St Abbs are renowned for their clarity and are home to a diverse range of marine life, making it an ideal spot for diving and snorkelling. The area is also a haven for birdwatchers, with a variety of seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, kittiwakes, and shags commonly spotted in the area.

Located north of the village, St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve features spectacular cliffs that provide a nesting site for seabirds during the spring and summer months. The reserve also boasts an array of interesting rockpools to explore at low tide, making it an excellent spot for rockpooling.

The St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve is considered by some to be one of Scotland's best rockpooling destinations. Visitors can download a leaflet to enhance their rockpooling experience and explore the area's diverse marine life.

The area is popular with walkers, with a signed cliff-top path running from Creel Road towards the Blue Flag sandy beach at Coldingham Bay. The 134-mile long John Muir Way is also close by, providing walkers with a range of scenic routes to enjoy.

St Abbs Beach is adjacent to the Berwickshire Coastal Path.

Harbour Sand

Weather and tides for Saturday 19 July

Today
Chance of rain 90%
Max temp. 18°C
(feels like 17°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 54%
Min temp. 16°C
(feels like 15°C)
Wind 9mph

The tide at St Abbs Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:41 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:49 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   14.7°C  

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  • Facilities

    Food available Shops Slipway
  • Popular Activities

    Fishing Sunbathing
  • Features

    Boat trips Nature reserve Visitor centre
  • Parking

    There is parking near the beach.

  • Dogs

    Dogs are allowed.

  • Lifeguard

    No lifeguard cover at this beach

  • Water Quality

    Water quality not measured here

    Water quality not measured here

Recommended holiday cottages near St Abbs Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The St Abbs Visitor Centre (0 miles)
St Abbs Head National Nature Reserve (0.3 miles)
Coldingham Sands (0.5 miles)
St Abbs (1.2 miles)
Coldingham Priory (1.3 miles)
Eyemouth Museum (1.4 miles)
Widows And Bairns (2.5 miles)
Eyemouth Rib Trips (2.6 miles)
Eyemouth Harbour (2.7 miles)
Gunsgreen House (2.7 miles)

Places to eat near St Abbs Beach

Ebba's Bistro (200 yards)
Ebb Carr's (90 yards)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: St Abbs

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NT918674

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Scottish Borders

Nearest postcode: TD14 5PL

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