Balmedie beach and dunes
Miles of empty sand and some of the highest dunes in Britain, just north of Aberdeen.
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Time
- 1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 12 m
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About this walk
Balmedie beach and dunes is an easy 3.4 km circular walk with 10 m of ascent, taking about 1 hours. It starts at Balmedie Country Park (grid reference NJ 975 175).
Balmedie Country Park opens onto a beach that runs 14 miles from Aberdeen to the Ythan, backed by a wall of dunes up to 30 m high. The walk goes north along the sand and returns by the boardwalks through the dunes. The sea is cold, the wind is often strong and the space is enormous.
Route
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Beach and dunes
Walk north along the beach and return through the dunes.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Balmedie beach and dunes take?
- Most walkers take 1–1 hours for the 3.4 km route, which has 10 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Balmedie Country Park (grid reference NJ 975 175). Car park at the country park.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses from Aberdeen to Balmedie. Check times on Traveline Scotland.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Firm sand and boardwalks through soft dunes.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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