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Part of the East Lothian snorkel trail!
A sheltered, rocky bay, overlooking Dunbar Castle.
Dunbar is a haven for marine life amongst the kelp and rocky crevices. More experienced snorkellers can head towards deeper parts but be sure to keep away from the harbour entrance.
Be cautious of metal piles present from old pool infrastructure.
Plan a visit
By road
Follow signs for Dunbar. The nearest car park is outside Dunbar Leisure Pool, which includes accessible parking. Electric vehicle charging is available here, next to the public toilets (which include accessible toilet facilities). From Dunbar Leisure Pool, follow the coastal path west, down steps to the shoreline.
Access Google Maps location pin here (TBC).
By rail
The nearest train station is North Berwick (13 miles west) with services running regularly to/from Edinburgh and other stations.
By bus
Bus services are provided locally by East Coast Buses/Lothian Buses (services 124 and X5, which travel between Edinburgh and North Berwick).
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.
This area is home to internationally important colonies of breeding seabirds (April-September) and seals (harbour seals June-July, grey seals August-December). Please behave responsibly and stay distant, wildlife should be left undisturbed. For more information see sealalliance.org and nature.scot. Avoid disturbing ground-nesting birds and livestock; follow the Outdoor Access and Marine Wildlife Watching codes.
Be sure to stay within the sheltered bay; keep away from waters near Dunbar Castle and the harbour entrance there.
Be cautious of metal piles present from old pool infrastructure.
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.
Share your snorkel stories #ScottishSnorkelTrails
We have worked hard with coastal communities and organisations across Scotland to create these snorkel trails, to:
We would therefore love to hear your feedback on how you’ve found using them! From photos, videos and artwork to posts, blogs and more – every piece of little or large feedback will be read and valued! You can share them with us via email (livingseas@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk), Facebook (@Scottish Wildlife Trust) or Bluesky (@scotwildlife.bsky.social) – use the #ScottishSnorkelTrails.
FURTHER READING
Nearby reserves
Gullane Bents
Yellowcraig
Scottish Seabird Centre
Milsey bay
Local group
Local Group 1
