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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Wormit Bay

In or near Gauldry.

Free admission

Wormit Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Fields at Wormit - geograph.org.uk - 1316383

M J Richardson 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
Dundee Β· 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Wormit Bay is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 56.4221Β°, -2.9883Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2019

Imagery Β© Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

Wormit Bay is a scenic coastal area located in Scotland, known for its picturesque views of the Firth of Tay. Visitors can enjoy walking along the waterfront and taking in the natural beauty of the surroundings.

From the Wikipedia article

Wormit railway station served the town of Wormit, Fife, Scotland from 1889 to 1969 on the Newport Railway.

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

Background

History

The station opened on 1 May 1889 by the Newport Railway. In 1955 a train crash occurred where 3 people were killed and 41 were injured, 15 with severe injuries. The station closed to both passengers and goods traffic on 5 May 1969.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
56.4221, -2.9883
District
Fife
Postcode
DD6 8LY
Parliamentary constituency
North East Fife
Nearest railway station
Dundee β€” 4.1 km
Official site
web.archive.org

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Naughton sand bank in the Tay - geograph.org.uk - 97472πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Tay Bridge Disaster Memorial

Tay Bridge Disaster Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Fife bound train crossing the Tay Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5445587πŸ“· 4

Historic bridges Β· Central Scotland

Wormit

Wormit in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
'Firebirds', RAF Leuchars 56 (Reserve) Farewell Flypast - geograph.org.uk - 2034792πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Wormit War Memorial

Wormit War Memorial β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Railway south of Wormit - geograph.org.uk - 6183935πŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· Central Scotland

Wormit Bay

Wormit Bay β€” a natural feature in scotland central.

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Woodhaven main street - geograph.org.uk - 3553829πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

Wormit Hill

Wormit Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 99 m.

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Dundee and the Tay estuary from Gauldry - geograph.org.uk - 77863πŸ“· 4

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Heritage Path

Heritage Path β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— heritageparty.org

Where to eat & stay near Wormit Bay

Places to stay

Dundee Station concourse - geograph.org.uk - 6161126πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Four Points Flex by Sheraton

Four Points Flex by Sheraton β€” a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Four Points by Sheraton.

β†— marriott.com
Shell petrol station on Marketgait - geograph.org.uk - 6591498πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre

Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre β€” a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Hampton.

β†— hilton.com
Town House, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 7342981πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

Dundee Backpackers Hostel

Dundee Backpackers Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Bound for Aberdeen - geograph.org.uk - 2625916πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Dundee Carlton Hotel

Dundee Carlton Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Field entrance - geograph.org.uk - 4140077πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

The Beeches

The Beeches β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ thebeechescaravansite.co.uk
The route of the former railway from Tayport to Leuchars. - geograph.org.uk - 3086746πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Larick Campsite

Larick Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland central.

β†— larickcampsite.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Boudoir - coffee and cocktail bar - geograph.org.uk - 3714068πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee

57, 59, 61 West Port, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Malmaison Hotel, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 4544336πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Dynamo Dundee

Dynamo Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Edward VII postbox on Crichton Street, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 6878254πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee

Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Postboxes, Dundee - geograph.org.uk - 7196466πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee

The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Cathedral on a castle site - geograph.org.uk - 5581862πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee

The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Cathedral on a castle site - geograph.org.uk - 5581862πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee

Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Cliffs, Auchmithie - geograph.org.uk - 3392964πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Central Scotland

Auchmithie Beach

Auchmithie Beach β€” Beach (pebblestone).

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Cockle BankπŸ“· 4

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Cockle Bank is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Loch Lomond at Auchendennan - geograph.org.uk - 4785788πŸ“· 3

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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

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Elliot Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά

Frequently asked questions

Where is Wormit Bay?
Wormit Bay is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 8LY).
What is Wormit Bay?
Wormit Bay is a beach in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Wormit Bay?
The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 8LY.
Is Wormit Bay free to visit?
Yes, Wormit Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Wormit Bay?
The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 8LY.