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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Coldingham Bay

In or near Coldingham.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Coldingham Bay — inlet in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

Coldingham Bay, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Reston · 6.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Coldingham Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "inlet in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8925°, -2.1327°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Coldingham Bay is an inlet in the North Sea coast, just over three kilometres north of the town of Eyemouth in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is situated at grid reference NT918666 and is easily reached by a minor road which leaves the B6438 road at Coldingham.

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Background

Description

Coldingham Sands is the name of the large beach in the Bay. It attracts many visitors, and on busy days there can be over 1000 visitors on the beach. Coldingham Sands is a sandy seashore, which is a rare occurrence on Berwickshire's rocky coast. The beach was awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award in 2010 and has also received the Seaside Award which is for beaches that are more rural in character, being quieter and less developed. The Marine Conservation Society awarded the beach its top award for cleanliness in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. There is a cafe, toilets, disabled access and car parking. The beach, which is approximately 200 metres wide, is well sheltered by headlands to…

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Coordinates
55.8925, -2.1327
Postcode
TD14 5PA
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Reston6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Sand and Sea on Coldingham Beach - geograph.org.uk - 8076456📷 3

Beaches · Central Scotland

Coldingham Sands

Coldingham Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Beach huts at Coldingham Bay - geograph.org.uk - 7448274📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

St. Vedas Hotel

St. Vedas Hotel — a hostel in scotland central.

Coastal Berwickshire , St. Abbs Harbour - geograph.org.uk - 3035050📷 5

Marinas · Central Scotland

St Abbs Harbour

St Abbs Harbour — a marina in scotland central.

Primroses (Primula vulgaris), St Abbs Churchyard - geograph.org.uk - 2604434📷 5

Historic churches · Central Scotland

St Abbs Church, St Abbs

St Abbs Church, St Abbs — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Women and Bairns📷 3

Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Women and Bairns

Women and Bairns — Public artwork (sculpture).

Herring gull and her chicks on a chimney stack at St Abbs - geograph.org.uk - 2229268📷 5

Villages · Central Scotland

Saint Abbs

Saint Abbs — a village in scotland central.

Where to eat & stay near Coldingham Bay

Places to stay

Beach huts at Coldingham Bay - geograph.org.uk - 7448274📷 5

Hostels · Central Scotland

St. Vedas Hotel

St. Vedas Hotel — a hostel in scotland central.

Post box, St Abbs Road, Coldingham - geograph.org.uk - 4525134📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Scoutscroft Touring

Scoutscroft Touring — a caravan park in scotland central.

Post box, St Abbs Road, Coldingham - geograph.org.uk - 4525134📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Scoutscroft

Scoutscroft — a caravan park in scotland central.

Country road at Annsfield - geograph.org.uk - 7447880📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Colania Dene

Colania Dene — a caravan park in scotland central.

Entering Coldingham along the A1107 - geograph.org.uk - 4538744📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Coldingham Bay Leisure Park

Coldingham Bay Leisure Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

verdantleisure.co.uk
Coastal Berwickshire , The Northwest Corner Of Eyemouth Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 2115347📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Eyemouth Holiday Park

Eyemouth Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland central. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Places to eat & drink

The Red Lion, Berwick-upon-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 5487348📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

Red Lion Public House

Red Lion Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Berwick-Upon-Tweed , Town Hall - geograph.org.uk - 6653578📷 5

Historic pubs · North East England

The Berwick Arms

The Berwick Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Cowe Buildings comprising 2 Love Lane and 64 West Street, Berwick-on-Tweed - geograph.org.uk - 6750463📷 7

Historic pubs · North East England

59 And 61, Bridge Street

59 And 61, Bridge Street in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Duns Town Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3351704📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns

The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

A House in Castle Street Norham - geograph.org.uk - 7766006📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

thevictoriahotelnorham.co.uk
Close up, Elizabeth II postbox on West Street, Norham - geograph.org.uk - 5011329📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

themasonsarmsnorham.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coldingham Bay?
Coldingham Bay is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD14 5PA).
What is Coldingham Bay?
Coldingham Bay — inlet in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Coldingham Bay?
The nearest railway station is Reston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD14 5PA.
Is Coldingham Bay free to visit?
Yes, Coldingham Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Coldingham Bay?
The nearest railway station is Reston, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD14 5PA.