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Aberlady Bay

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Aberlady Bay — bay on the north coast of East Lothian, Scotland, UK.

Aberlady 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
Longniddry · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Aberlady Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on the north coast of East Lothian, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0180°, -2.8730°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Aberlady Bay in East Lothian, Scotland lies between Aberlady and Gullane. In 1952, Aberlady Bay became the UK's first Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and is served by the East Lothian Council Rangers. The Scottish Ornithologists' Club has Waterston House as its headquarters at Aberlady, with panoramic views of the bay. Aberlady Bay is part of the John Muir Way, a long distance footpath from Fisherrow (Musselburgh) to Dunglass. It is also the East Lothian Section of the transnational North Sea Trail, a path network connecting seven countries and 26 areas.

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Coordinates
56.0180, -2.8730
District
East Lothian
Postcode
EH32 0QD
Parliamentary constituency
Lothian East
Nearest railway station
Longniddry4.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aberlady Bay?
Aberlady Bay is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH32 0QD).
Is Aberlady Bay free to visit?
Yes, Aberlady Bay is free to enter.
How do I get to Aberlady Bay?
The nearest railway station is Longniddry, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH32 0QD.