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Tyninghame Beach

When the sun is shining there few places that bring a smile to my face in quite the same way as Tyninghame Beach. Otherwise known as Ravensheugh Sands, Tyninghame might not have the drama of Seacliff with its brooding castle or Yellowcraigs with Fidra Lighthouse, but instead, it has a quiet wild charm all of its own – and that is fine with me. Walk through the woods along one of the many paths which wind their way through the links, finally emerging out onto the huge sandy bay with dramatic views of the Bass Rock.

Tyninghame

Tyninghame

Bass Rock Tyninghame

Tyninghame

How to visit Tyninghame Beach

Like most of the East Lothian beaches, finding them is half the fun. For Tyninghame, search for Limetree Walk Dunbar. Drive to the end of the lane. You can park all day for £2. Nearly all the paths go to the beach. If you find the Harvest Moon glamping site turn back! Tyninghame Beach always feels a little isolated, that you are getting lost, for the beach is away from the car park and the road. Keep going, you will find it. Even when it’s full of happy families and dogs and kites and surfers, you feel like you’ve made it somewhere special. Don’t believe me? Then go.

Look no hat!

Where to eat near Tyninghame Beach

I have many places on my ‘dream future home’ list and the cute conservation village of Tyninghame, where even the new homes look like they have been there for over a hundred years, is one of them. The Tyninghame Smithy does a roaring trade in coffee & scones served outside in its courtyard.

Tyninghame Smithy

We’d popped in before our walk for takeaway sandwiches to eat on the beach.

I HATE to say this, but my future house has serious #doorgoals

Love from Scotland x

Our Seaside Baby

Thursday 24th of March 2016

Wow, the beach looks stunning! I can see what a special place it is. Gorgeous photos as always. Thanks for linking up to #MyFavouriteTrip Polly x

restlessjo

Monday 21st of March 2016

Yes, it does look like a good spot for a wedding, though maybe a little breezy. :) I don't know any of the beaches up that coast, Smidge, but this one does look lovely. Many thanks for sharing.

Anabel Marsh

Monday 21st of March 2016

Lovely - spent a few days in E Lothian last year but missed this. Next time!

Emma_Ciarrocca

Monday 21st of March 2016

I know that there was a marriage in the old town hall. They gutted the place and added candles to make it rustic. It was very charming and magical! These old stone buildings are beautiful - my Mum loves the Old Smithy and the village itself too!

lovefrom

Monday 21st of March 2016

We parked right outside the hall, I'd been thinking it great for a wedding too (might get married again - to B of course!)

Melanie Chadd

Monday 21st of March 2016

Looks beautiful. I do love the coast. Living near Perth I feel like we get the best of everything - not far from mountains, lochs and beaches. Perfect.

Lovely photos too