Longniddry

BeachEast Lothian Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

About 1km of sand and rocks on the edge of Longniddry, popular with windsurfers.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: unknown — verify current SEPA rating

Lifeguard: unpatrolled

Hazards: Short-term pollution risk after heavy rain; sewer overflow risk.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

East Lothian Council's beach-guide correction (also covering Gullane) states dogs are welcome across its beaches, no ban found. Not named specifically, so treat as council-wide policy rather than a Longniddry-specific confirmation.

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Mixed sand and rocks, popular with windsurfers; easy rail/road access from Edinburgh.

Fishing

The Forth sand, shingle and rocky features can support flatfish, winter codling and whiting, with bass and mackerel in warmer periods.

Species reported: Flounder, Plaice, Dab, Codling, Whiting, Bass, Mackerel

Crabbing

rock pooling only

Access & parking

Direct from Longniddry Bents car park.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=344047

https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/16221977.beach-guide-doghouse-pet-access-claims/

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.