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Balmedie Beach
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beach · Balmedie · Aberdeenshire

Balmedie Beach

Dogs welcome all yearLast checked July 2026

Miles of dune-backed North Sea sand just north of Aberdeen, with a country park and endless off-lead walking.

Why dog owners love it

  • Huge off-lead space
  • Dog-friendly year-round
  • Country park with parking and toilets

Good to know

  • Bracing and exposed
  • Soft sand dunes to climb
  • Cold water — care in the surf

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