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Aberlady Bay

607 ha

Plan your visit

AncientBirdsBluebells
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome607 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 💜Bluebell walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

10 activities

Ancient woodland

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Carrion Crow, Teal +89 more · last seen 2026; Nature reserve

Free

Bluebell walks

Ancient woodland — native bluebell habitat

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Cowslip · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve; Birds — Wigeon, Carrion Crow, Teal +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Core PathsWalking route

East Lothian Core Path Network

Named routeLocal walking route
John Muir Way (Prestonpans to North Berwick)Walking route25 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 25 kmPoint-to-pointNational walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 76Cycling route
Named routeRef 76Point-to-pointNational Cycle Network
John Muir WayCycling route215 km
Named routeRef JMWLength 215 kmPoint-to-pointRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 76Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Abandoned Miniature Submarine in Aberlady Bay

Abandoned Miniature Submarine in Aberlady Bay

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