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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Whitesands

In or near West Barns.

Free admission

Whitesands is a beach in the United Kingdom.

A bracing day for a walk - geograph.org.uk - 1199505

Walter Baxter β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Dunbar Β· 3.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Whitesands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 55.9892Β°, -2.4648Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Whitesands or White Sands is a village on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. Located on the southeast side of the island near Sulphur Bay, the area is a center of the indigenous Whitesands language and the John Frum cargo cult. There is a store.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9892, -2.4648
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH42 1SL
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Nearest railway station
Dunbar β€” 3.2 km

Sources

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Vineyards Β· Central Scotland

Broxmouth

Broxmouth β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Coastal East Lothian , Gone Nuclear - geograph.org.uk - 3884182πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

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Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging

Broxmouth Park Observatory, Sloebigging β€” category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Barns Ness LighthouseπŸ“· 3

Lighthouses Β· Central Scotland

Barns Ness Lighthouse

Barns Ness Lighthouse β€” lighthouse in Dunbar, Scotland.

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Wreath laid at Battle of Dunbar Memorial Stone - geograph.org.uk - 5900989πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Battle of Dunbar Memorial

Battle of Dunbar Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Approaching the A1 at Broxburn - geograph.org.uk - 2696615πŸ“· 5

Vineyards Β· Central Scotland

settlement 110m N of Little Pinkerton

settlement 110m N of Little Pinkerton β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

Where to eat & stay near Whitesands

Places to stay

Coastal East Lothian , Gone Nuclear - geograph.org.uk - 3884182πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Dunbar Camping and Caravanning Club Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Woodbush Brae, Dunbar - geograph.org.uk - 7847360πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

The Dolphin Inn

The Dolphin Inn β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Free↗ dolphindunbar.com
Woodbush Brae, Dunbar - geograph.org.uk - 7847360πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

The Dolphin Inn

The Dolphin Inn β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Free↗ dolphindunbar.com
East Lothian Landscape , Thurston Manor 132Kv Substation - geograph.org.uk - 2537839πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Thurston Manor Caravan Park

Thurston Manor Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Welcome Surf Board for East Lothian’s Coast at Belhaven - geograph.org.uk - 7914671πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Belhaven Bay Caravan Site

Belhaven Bay Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Cockburnspath Holiday Park Entrance - geograph.org.uk - 6903470πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Central Scotland

Chesterfield Caravan Park

Chesterfield Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

The Square Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 7612762πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Crown & Kitchen

The Crown & Kitchen in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— crownandkitchen.com
Brown Street, Haddington - geograph.org.uk - 7738786πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington

Gardner's Arms Public House, Market Street, Haddington in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Duns Town Trail - geograph.org.uk - 3351704πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns

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

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Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Auchmithie Beach

Auchmithie Beach β€” Beach (pebblestone).

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Cockle BankπŸ“· 4

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Cockle Bank

Cockle Bank is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Loch Lomond at Auchendennan - geograph.org.uk - 4785788πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Duck Bay Beach

Duck Bay Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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The Elliot Water - geograph.org.uk - 85349πŸ“· 5

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Elliot Beach

Elliot Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Whitesands?
Whitesands is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH42 1SL).
What is Whitesands?
Whitesands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Whitesands?
The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH42 1SL.
Is Whitesands free to visit?
Yes, Whitesands is free to enter.
How do I get to Whitesands?
The nearest railway station is Dunbar, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH42 1SL.