Gullane Bents
How to get there
By bus
East Coast Buses operate service 124/X24 that goes via Gullane village. From there it is a 10 minute walk up to the beach.
By bicycle / car
Gullane Bents car park is signposted from the A198 coast road at the west end of Gullane village
Parking Charges
Parking charges apply to coastal car park.
Facilities
- the Countryside Ranger Service co-ordinates the day-to-day management of this site
- wheelchair accessible viewing platform and picnic area. Located close to the WC facilities, this area contains 4 picnic tables and a wooden platform giving a fantastic view across the bay
- toilet facilities, including disabled toilets, are available on-site
Description
The wide sandy bay at Gullane is one of the most popular beaches in the east of Scotland, attracting locals, and visitors alike. It is popular for walkers, kite-surfers, horse riders and just about everyone else on a fine summer's day!
Natural History
The dune grasslands support a wide variety of plant species such as viper's bugloss. Elsewhere, dense stands of sea buckthorn provide a habitat for many breeding birds, as well as shelter for foxes, small mammals and a small population of roe deer.