A Naturist World Rattray Head Beach
Rattray Head Beach

Beach Destination Information

  • Listed By : Team - ANW
  • Listed On : Jul 07, 2019
  • Views : 899
  • Category : Europe-North » Scotland
  • Description : Rattray Head Beach offers one of the wildest and most isolated spots on the Aberdeenshire coast.
  • Location : Rattray Head Lighthouse, Peterhead, UK

Profile Information

Good to Know

  • Beach Type Beaches and Coves
  • Facilities There are no facilities.
  • Nudist Status Unofficial
  • Ease of Access From the small car park head onto the sand and continue walking south. The dunes on this section are impressive and can be seen stretching away into the distance all the way to the lighthouse at Rattray Head.

Getting There

  • Town / County / State Rattray, A90, St Fergus, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
  • Zip / Postal Code AB42 3HA
  • Directions Rattray Head can be found by taking the Peterhead to Fraserburgh Road where after Starthbeg it is clearly signposted. The road to Rattray Head is narrow with passing places so please drive carefully. The rough parking area is reached with clear access to the beach. Head onto the sand and continue walking south.

Coordinates

  • Latitude 57.6100591
  • Longitude -1.8162928

Overview

  • Rattray Head Beach is one of the wildest and most isolated spots on the Aberdeenshire coast. With dunes that can be up to 75 feet high and stretch 17 miles from St Combs to Peterhead. The beach's most famous landmark is Rattray Head Lighthouse which at high tide is completely cut-off from the mainland.
    Due to its isolation nudism is possible here. There are also good coastal walks ideal for dogs although there is some beach debris.