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An easily accessible beach, perfect for a family day out!
The central sandy section of Coldingham Bay is a great spot for first time snorkelling. For more experienced snorkellers, the rocky shores fringing the bay team with life, from seaweed, anemones and urchins to butterfish, gobies and scorpionfish.
By road
This site is easily accessible by bus, train, bike and car.
Coldingham Bay is 3 miles north of Eyemouth via the A1107.
The car park has ~20 spaces with coach parking available too (note that this can get busy in the summer months).
By rail
The nearest train station is Reston (4 miles away) which has an on-demand bus service called Pingo.
By bus
Buses run from Eyemouth and nearby towns via Borders Buses.
Provided by Google Maps
Here is the wind forecast and tide times for this snorkel site. It is your responsibility to assess whether these conditions are suitable for snorkelling.
Other considerations
Please be a responsible snorkeller; do not touch, take or tease wildlife.
Sea cliffs in the area (particularly around Starney Bay) host several species of breeding seabirds from April to September – please keep a good distance and behave responsibly.
Grey seals also come ashore to pup in the winter months and should be left undisturbed.
Snorkelling can be dangerous and is done entirely at your own risk. Information is provided free of charge; it is your responsibility to check the conditions present on the day and assess whether it is safe to snorkel.
Please read our top tips to being a safe and responsible snorkeller.
Look out for the following species on your snorkel...
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Milldown Bay
Eyemouth Beach
Killidraughts Bay
Starney Bay
St Abbs Harbour
Local group
Local Group 1
