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    West Beach

    North Berwick, North Berwick, ScotlandSea pool on Firth of ForthPublic swimming available

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    Getting there

    West Beach is a sandy North Berwick beach at the mouth of the harbour and a designated bathing water site.

    Water
    Sea pool, Firth of Forth
    Entry
    See official website
    Facilities
    Toilets nearby, road parking, town car parks, beach wheelchair hire
    Dogs
    Dogs allowed.

    Getting there

    The beach is close to the road, across the putting green; parking is available on roads or in North Berwick car parks.

    56.0595, -2.7222

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    Know before you go

    • Check tide times before entering.
    • Swim with others or tell someone your plan.
    • Watch for rip currents near groynes and headlands.

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    Questions about West Beach

    Can you swim at West Beach?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at this designated bathing water beach, subject to tides and changing conditions.

    Are dogs allowed at West Beach?

    Dogs allowed.

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