Wardie Bay

BeachCity of Edinburgh Council🐾 Dog rule not verified

A small urban beach beside Granton Harbour on Edinburgh's north side, Scotland's newest designated bathing water (2023), popular with wild swimmers.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: none

Hazards: Short-term pollution risk after heavy rain (sewer overflows); proximity to Granton Harbour boat traffic.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

No City of Edinburgh Council byelaw or official statement on dogs at this specific beach was found. Given its urban, harbour-adjacent setting and recent bathing-water designation, do not assume a blanket allowance.

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

Family

Small urban beach, easy access, popular with wild swimmers.

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 — No safe family crabbing edge was verified; current, mud, swell or boat traffic makes generic promotion inappropriate.

Access & parking

Street parking around Wardie Bay/Granton. Sat-nav: EH5 1EJ. Get directions →

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=567219

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.