Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Bass Rock
In or near North Berwick.
Bass Rock — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 107 m.
John Ferguson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 6.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Bass Rock is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 107 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Bass Rock is a prominent volcanic island located in central Scotland, situated in the Firth of Forth. It is renowned for its dramatic cliffs and significant seabird population, particularly the northern gannet. The rock is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is also designated as a Special Protection Area due to its importance for wildlife. Visitors can expect striking coastal views and opportunities for birdwatching in this unique natural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0783, -2.6404
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: n3699395389 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Bass Rock
Islands · 0.2 km
Bass Rock Light
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
Bass Rock Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.2 km
The Bass
Castles · 0.2 km
Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.5 km
Douglas Tower
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Tantallon Castle
Castles · 2.5 km
Oxroad Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Outer gate
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Trench
Natural landmarks · 2.6 km
Auldhame
Vineyards · 2.7 km
Auldhame Castle
Castles · 2.8 km
Nearby
Flagship📷 5Islands · Central Scotland
Bass Rock
Bass Rock — island in the east of Scotland.
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Bass Rock Lighthouse
Bass Rock Lighthouse — lighthouse on Bass Rock, Scotland.
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Harbour
Harbour — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Douglas Tower
Douglas Tower — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bass Rock
Places to stay
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Tantallon Caravan & Camping Park
Tantallon Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Gilsland Caravan Park
Gilsland Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
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Yellowcraig Caravan & Motorhome Club Site
Yellowcraig Caravan & Motorhome Club Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
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East Fortune Farm CL
East Fortune Farm CL — a caravan park in scotland central.
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Station Park Caravan Site
Station Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Crown & Kitchen
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington
Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter
12 Shore Street, Anstruther Easter in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Railway Tavern, 14, 16 High Street West, Anstruther Wester
Railway Tavern, 14, 16 High Street West, Anstruther Wester in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh
Balcarres Arms Hotel, 59 Main Street, Colinsburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bass Rock?
- Bass Rock is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Bass Rock?
- Bass Rock — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 107 m.
- How do I get to Bass Rock?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 6.1 km away. Its coordinates are 56.0783°, -2.6404°.
- How do I get to Bass Rock?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 6.1 km away.