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Granton - Wardie Bay

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Description

Enter from beach next to Harbour wall. roadside parking nearby. Although the main road is very busy, especially at commuter times. You can park on the roads above like the A903 or Boswell Road and walk down the steps or hill which starts where these two roads meet. There are no public toilets close by.

Getting There

Buses 16 to the coast road, 14 or 8 to A903. There are cycle racks at harbour wall entrance. See parking information above.

Accessibility

There is easy access to the beach area. A small grass area to cross and then a stoney area before the beach starts. It is a gentle slope to the water. The harbour wall gives good shelter from a Westerly wind.

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Dodge

Enjoyed swimming here on a dark winter night. Parking along the main road was no probs

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A wee beach with a big character. Regular Mental Health Swims take place here. See @Mental Health Swims Wardie Bay on Facebook

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Morvc

Love Wardie Bay, good at any tide with a bit of beach when the tide is out.

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