Beaches · Central Scotland
Hedderwick Sands
In or near West Barns.
Hedderwick Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Hedderwick Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.0061°, -2.5797°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Hedderwick Sands is a beach located in central Scotland, postcode EH42. It is known for its natural coastal scenery and offers a tranquil environment typical of the Scottish coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0061, -2.5797
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH42 1XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- East Links Family Park — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w445217986 (ODbL)
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Theme parks · 1.2 km

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Historic churches · 2.0 km

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Tyninghame House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
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West Barns
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hedderwick Sands?
- Hedderwick Sands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1XF).
- What is Hedderwick Sands?
- Hedderwick Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hedderwick Sands?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is West Barns. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1XF.
- Is Hedderwick Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Hedderwick Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hedderwick Sands?
- The nearest railway station is East Links Family Park, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1XF.