NORTH BERWICK | Tour of North Berwick, Scotland [4K] 

NORTH BERWICK West Bay and West Bay Beach - a walk through North Berwick from the town centre and across West Bay Beach and along to North Berwick harbour and the seafront.
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West Bay is a sandy beach close to the seaside town of North Berwick. It has excellent views over the Firth of Forth, 12th Century North Berwick Harbour and Craigleth and Bass Rocks, both of which are about a mile from the coast. It is ideal for paddling, sun bathing, walking and picnics. Behind the beach there is a putting green and the North Berwick Golf Club is found to the west of the beach.
There is plenty of roadside parking near to the beach along Beach Road, with access to the beach via a short path over the putting green.
The picturesque harbour sits at the eastern end of the beach. Here you will also find the Scottish Seabird Centre, which provides information about wildlife in the area. It is possible to take boat trips out to the seabird sanctuary on Bass Rock.
North Berwick town centre has plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs and places to stay. A regular train to and from Edinburgh runs from nearby North Berwick Station.
North Berwick West Beach has a long stretch of sand with views to the island of Craigleith and the Bass Rock. It is a popular family beach providing an ideal location for sunbathing, bird watching, paddling, picnics and dog walking. Behind the beach is a putting green that is open during the summer months. It is close to the Lifeboat shed and also within walking distance of the Scottish Seabird Centre.
History
The name North Berwick means North "barley farmstead" ("bere" in Old English means "barley" and "wic" in Old English is 'farmstead'). The word North was applied to distinguish this Berwick from Berwick-upon-Tweed, which throughout the Middle Ages the Scots called South Berwick. It was recorded as Northberwyk in 1250. On the south of North Berwick Law there is evidence of at least eighteen hut circles, rich middens and a field system dating from 2,000 years ago. Whaling in the eighteenth century, local lore, place names, and the jawbone arch atop the Law erected in 1709 suggest that the port was involved in the whaling industry though there is little written evidence left to prove it.
Natural Space
A long stretch of sand with views to the island of Craigleith and the Bass Rock. Behind the beach is a putting green that is open during the summer months.
Setting
North Berwick is situated on the south shore of the Firth of Forth, approximately 25 miles (40 km) north-east of Edinburgh. North Berwick became a fashionable holiday resort in the nineteenth century because of its two sandy bays, the East (or Milsey) Bay and the West Bay.
Getting There
The west beach in North Berwick is the closest to the train station (a direct train service runs from Edinburgh). There is also a regular bus service.
Water quality information
This beach is a designated bathing water site. Further information about water quality at this site can be found on the SEPA website. Please observe local signage and only swim where it is safe to do so.
Toilets
Fully accessible toilets are available in the town next to the main car park at Quality Street, approximately 5 minute walk.
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