Belhaven Bay
29 minute walk from Dunbar station · Edinburgh and South East · Free entry
Belhaven Bay, just west of Dunbar, is a wide sandy beach that forms part of the John Muir Country Park. Known for its open views and natural beauty, it's popular with walkers, birdwatchers, and surfers. At low tide, the sand stretches far out, revealing rock pools and channels, while high tide brings the sea close to the dunes and saltmarsh. The famous “Bridge to Nowhere” becomes submerged when the tide rises, adding to the bay’s character.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Beach
- Good for
- Beaches, Birdwatching, Scenic viewpoints, Walking
- Characteristics
- Coastal, Sandy, Tidal
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Edinburgh and South East
Stations within walking distance
- Dunbar station — 29 min walk, 2.4 km
Other places near Dunbar
- Dunbar Parish Church — 5 min walk from the station
- John Muir's Birthplace — 7 min walk from the station
- Dunbar East Beach — 8 min walk from the station
- Dunbar cliff top trail, Dunbar — 9 min walk from the station
- Dunbar Harbour, Battery & Castle — 11 min walk from the station
- Dunbar Leisure Pool — 11 min walk from the station