Beaches

Pennan Bay – 3.8 miles
Best for rock pools and the super quaint fishing village, more able-bodied individuals can rock hop around the coast to other private beaches and caves.
Easy to drive right up to.

Millshore Beach – 3.9 miles
One of the best ways to enjoy Millshore Beach is by taking a walk along the coastal path that runs along the top of the cliffs. This path offers stunning views of the North Sea and the rugged coastline, and is a great way to explore the surrounding area.

New Aberdour Beach – 4.5 miles
Best for rock pools and exploring little caves and crevices.
Easy to drive right up to.

Cullykhan Beach – 4.8 miles
Amazing caves and rock pools, sheltered by high cliffs and a nice sandy beach great for swimming. On a promontory above the bay lie the remains of the Bronze Age fort (Fort Fiddes).
Difficult to get to, quite a long walk down a path to get to from the car park at the top.

Waters of Philorth – 12.3 miles
Best for its long sandy beach, walking, surfing and windsurfing. There is an area with car parking facilities at the Philorth Local Nature Reserve which is home to a small area of salt marsh and a sandpit and attracts a variety of wildlife including wildfowl and seabirds.

Fraserburgh Beach – 12.8 miles
Best for an endless sandy beach, surfing and windsurfing, sand dunes and the beautiful turquoise sea.
Easy to drive right up to.

Cairnbulg Harbour – 15.9 miles
Best for the shipwreck which is visible from shore and accessible at low tide.
Easy to drive right up to.

More Beaches?

• Cullen: Cullen Beach is a beautiful stretch of sand and shingle that’s popular with families and dog walkers. The beach is backed by low sand dunes and offers stunning views of the Moray Firth.
• Portsoy: Sandend Beach is a beautiful, unspoiled beach with a rugged, rocky coastline. The beach is popular with surfers and is a great spot for a picnic or a walk along the coast.
• Banff: Banff Beach is a beautiful, sandy beach with views of the Banff Bay and the surrounding countryside. The beach is perfect for a stroll or a picnic, and there are plenty of rock pools to explore.
• Peterhead: Peterhead Bay is a long, sandy beach that’s popular with families and dog walkers. The beach offers stunning views of the North Sea and the cliffs that surround it.
• Fraserburgh: Fraserburgh Beach is a beautiful, sandy beach that’s popular with families and surfers. The beach is backed by sand dunes and offers stunning views of the North Sea.