Broad Sands

BeachEast Lothian Council🐾 Dog rule not verified

DISAMBIGUATED: this is the East Lothian Broad Sands near North Berwick, not a Fife location. A 1.6km sandy bay adjacent to Yellow Craig, SEPA-classified Good for 2026.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: None confirmed

Hazards: SEPA: at risk of short-term pollution after heavy rainfall from sewer overflows; bathing not advised for 1-2 days after heavy rain.

Dogs

No East Lothian Council byelaw or beach-specific dog page was found for Broad Sands itself. General searches suggest East Lothian Council does not operate blanket seasonal beach dog bans, with only occasional temporary wildlife/bird-breeding-season restrictions in specific areas, but nothing specific to Broad Sands/Yellow Craig was confirmed.

No verified source. Check current signage and the relevant authority.

Family

Long sandy bay but fairly remote/undeveloped compared to North Berwick's town beaches; gently shelving sand is good for children once you get there.

Fishing

Clean or mixed sand can support flounder and dab, seasonal bass, winter codling and whiting, and dogfish after dark.

Species reported: Flounder, Dab, Bass, Codling, Whiting, Lesser-spotted dogfish

Crabbing

rock pooling only — Rock-pool exploration is supported; line crabbing is not asserted without a stable permitted edge.

Access & parking

Not confirmed in sources checked — likely via Yellow Craig car park/Dirleton.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=366962

https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/19813755.bathing-waters-five-east-lothian-beaches-rated-excellent/

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.