Seton Sands

BeachEast Lothian Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A long sand-and-rock beach east of Cockenzie and Port Seton, joining Longniddry bathing water at its eastern edge.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: none

Hazards: Short-term pollution risk after heavy rain (sewer overflows).

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

Not listed among East Lothian's restricted beaches. Secondary sources describe it as dog-friendly year-round with a dedicated dog exercise area, dogs to be kept under control or on a lead.

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

Family

Popular caravan-park-adjacent family beach with a dog exercise area.

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

not recommended

Access & parking

Car park at Seton Sands holiday village. Sat-nav: EH32 0QF. Get directions →

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=11789

https://www.dogfriendly.co.uk/beaches/listing/seton-sands-longniddry-39904

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.