Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Auchmithie Bay
In or near Friockheim.
Auchmithie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath · 6.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Auchmithie Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Auchmithie Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged coastal scenery, the bay offers dramatic cliffs and expansive views of the North Sea. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is popular for coastal walks and nature observation. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for those interested in exploring the diverse coastal ecosystem.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6000, -2.5167
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD11 5SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Arbroath — 6.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656811 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Mains of Ethie
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Auchmithie harbour
Marinas · 1.2 km
Auchmithie Beach
Beaches · 1.3 km
Castle Rock, Auchmithie
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Seafield Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Church, Auchmithie
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Ethie Castle
Castles · 1.4 km
Prail Castle
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Castlesea Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.9 km
Lud Castle
Castles · 2.0 km
Lud Castle
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Gaylet Pot
Caves · 2.2 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchmithie Bay?
- Auchmithie Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD11 5SL).
- What is Auchmithie Bay?
- Auchmithie Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Auchmithie Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD11 5SL.
- How do I get to Auchmithie Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Arbroath, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD11 5SL.