Beaches in Carnoustie, Tayside

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The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Carnoustie. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Carnoustie Beach (0 miles)

    Carnoustie © Mike Pennington | BY-SA

    This small sand and rock beach is found a short walk from Carnoustie Railway Station, about 10 miles north of Dundee. The beach slopes gently into the sea, and at high tide the water can come all the way up to the sea wall. At low tide the distance to the water's edge can be…

  • Westhaven Beach (0.6 miles)

    Westhaven © Gwen And James Anderson | BY-SA

    Westhaven is a small, sandy beach on the western edge of the town of Carnoustie. The beach is surrounded by rocks, which protect it from the strongest currents, making it a good place for bathing in the relatively shallow water. Naturally, there are many rock pools in the area and exploring these for signs of…

  • Easthaven Beach (2 miles)

    Easthaven © Miss Steel | BY-SA

    Easthaven is a mostly sandy beach next to the village bearing the same name. It has rocky sections, and a large number of rockpools which become exposed when the tide is out. The beach is popular for swimming, family days out, and sand-castle building. It is also popular with walkers, with a coastal footpath backing…

Carnoustie beaches map

Map featuring Carnoustie beaches. Click on pins to view beach details