Explore the stunning sand and pebble beaches along the Angus coastline with the Beach Trail.
Have fun in the sand, paddle in the sea and explore the rockpools – fun for all the family.
Monifieth Beach is a long, sandy and attractive beach area, perfect for a coastal walk or paddle in the sea.
At low tide, areas of rock are exposed near the waterline which are great for wildlife spotting in the rockpools.
From here you can enjoy impressive views over the Firth of Tay and surrounding areas.
Parking can be found along Marine Drive, a short walk from the beach and next to the fantastic Blue Seaway Playpark where you can also find public toilets which are open from April to mid-October.
The small sand and rock beach at Carnoustie, nestled below the Championship golf course, is only a short walk from the train station and the town centre.
There are a number of car parks close by and three access points to the beach, the main one being from the boat club from which steps and a slipway lead onto the beach.
The beach has opportunities for windsurfing, canoeing, sailing and yachting, or you can simply enjoy playing in the sand, paddling in the sea and exploring the rockpools.
At the back of the beach you can find the Sandy Sensation Playpark for even more outdoor fun in the sun, along with Carnoustie Sports Centre which has toilet facilities and a café.
East Haven is a pretty village, located between Carnoustie and Arbroath. It is one of the earliest recorded fishing communities in Scotland, dating back to 1214.
The beautiful sand and rock beach here is popular with visitors and dog walkers. There is a diverse range of sea life and tidal seaweed, and rockpools which can be explored at low tide.
There are fantastic public toilets in the village which are well-maintained by local volunteers. There are no eating and drinking facilities in the village, so bring a picnic to enjoy on the sand.
Please note, the beach is not a designated bathing water site, and bathing water quality is not monitored at this site.
Please walk, cycle or use public transport if you can as there is limited car parking in the village.
West Links Beach, also known as Elliot Beach, is a lovely sandy beach next to the Signal Tower Museum.
The beach is the perfect spot for relaxing on a sunny day, enjoying a peaceful walk by the sea, building sandcastles and paddling.
There is a large car park at West Links and multiple public transport links.
The best access to the beach is from West Links Park which has a great adventure play area as well as toilet and catering facilities. The beach is backed by a large grassy area that makes an excellent spot for a picnic.
Auchmithie is a picturesque fishing village, just north of Arbroath.
The village sits around 120ft above stunning red sandstone cliffs, with a pretty pebble beach and an old harbour below.
You can walk or cycle to the village from Arbroath, along the Arbroath Coastal Path, or there is a small car park within the village.
Auchmithie is one of the stops on the Arbroath Smokie Trail.
Lunan Bay is a stunning beach located between Arbroath and Montrose, backed by sand dunes and framed by low cliffs.
The beach is around two miles long and attracts large number of visitors who come to enjoy leisure pursuits or simply a relaxing day by the sea. Surfers, horse riders and bird watchers are frequent visitors to this area.
Access to the beach is found via the Lunan Bay car park via Lunan Farms. Lunan Bay can be found to the north of Inverkeilor on the A92 between Arbroath and Montrose, at the Hawkhill junction (56°39’27.1″N 2°31’48.5″W). The car park can get very busy so please be prepared with a back-up plan and return another day if there are no spaces. The beach can also be accessed by National Cycle Route 1.
Public toilet facilities are available within Lunan Bay Café where you can also purchase food and drinks.
The beautiful sandy beach at Montrose stretches for three miles from Montrose to the North Esk River.
The beach is popular with surfers and is also a great spot for a day out by the sea.
There is plenty of parking nearby and the beach can be accessed by a set of steps or a timber boardwalk. There are public toilets and catering facilities nearby as well as the Seafront Splash Playpark.
There are great views of Scurdie Ness lighthouse from the beach – this is a great walk with opportunities to spot Bottlenose Dolphins.
