Belhaven Bay is the perfect dog friendly park, set inside the beautiful John Muir Country Park and right by the coast. Find a great pitch close to world class golfing, or stroll the sands at Belhaven Bay for surfing and views along the Firth of Forth. A set of cosy pods are ideal for glampers and there are also holiday homes for hire, surrounded by a host of family friendly attractions.

Why you'll love it at Belhaven Bay


About the site


What better place to stay in the UK than in wildlife filled parkland? This site is nestled into the John Muir Country Park, close to Dunbar and in easy reach of North Berwick. You'll be treated to a great range of touring and camping pitches, with electric and non-electric options. Tourers can also choose to add a little extra to their holiday with a premium or fully serviced pitch - featuring electric, water and grey waste disposal. Are you looking for a hassle free glamping break? Try one of the park's spacious and easy Wigwam camping pods. Inside there's a cosy kitchen area, private ensuite facilities and a TV for when you fancy relaxing. You'll also find a selection of modern and well equipped holiday homes for hire at the park.

Open from 13 March to 31 October

Visit Scotland (4 Star)David Bellamy AwardBH & HPA

Facilities and amenities

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Café / restaurant

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Shop

Showers

Toilet

WiFi

Electric hookups

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

W.C. disposal

Site facilities include clean showers and toilets with piped music and baby changing, a campers' kitchen with dishwashing sinks and a play area with a zip slide and basket swing. Wi-Fi is provided across the park and you can charge your gadgets for a small fee. There is CCTV for enhanced security and a small shop on site stocking, sweets, drinks and snacks, along with touring essentials.

The country park surrounding this site offers a nature reserve and an outdoor play park.


Map and address

Park address

Belhaven Bay,

Edinburgh Road, Dunbar, Edinburgh and the Lothians, Scotland, EH42 1TU

Coordinates

55.9965, -2.5453 | NT 65 78

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Belhaven Bay is ideal for...

Older children (13+)

Young children


There are 150 accommodation options on-site

15 x Non Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches for tents without electric.

21 x Electric Grass Pitches

Grass pitches with EHUs.

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27 x Fully Serviced Hardstanding Pitches

Pitches are fully serviced with electric, water and grey waste disposal



Please keep noise level to a minimum throughout the day and observe silence between 11.00 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.

Responsible dog owners are welcome on the park with the agreement that all dogs are kept on a lead.


It'd be very hard to get bored here! For a start, Scottish nature in this part of the world is ready to put on a show, starting with the impressive colony of birds at Bass Rock, with their intriguing seabird centre.

Hop on the water, cry 'all aboard!' and you can be off on a boat trip along the Firth of Forth. Naturally, the Forth Bridge with the sheer grandeur of its size, will be on your sightseeing list.

Golf and this part of Scotland are soulmates - there are so many great courses to try. Once you've got your swing going, try a tipple at the Glenkinchie Distillery or turn to the excitement of water sports. Whether it's wakeboarding, surfing or something even better, you're sure to find an activity to tempt you.

Other great options include:

  • East Links Family Park
  • Foxlake Adventures
  • Victoria Harbour
  • Dunbar Golf Club
  • Belhaven Brewery
  • John Muir Country Park
  • National Museum of Flight

Interested in staying at Belhaven Bay?

Call 01368 865956 to book.

Unfortunately Belhaven Bay doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

The listing for Belhaven Bay was last updated on October 3rd, 2024 at 12:42 PM

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