# Balmedie Beach, Aberdeen — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > This expansive sandy shore near Aberdeen offers a restaurant and car park for visitors, though families should note the lack of toilet facilities and wheelchair access. Outside food isn't permitted. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions/balmedie-beach (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Beach # Balmedie Beach Balmedie [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13181650730920438389&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Craig Cockburn](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/110054704091646464261) **In short:** Balmedie Beach is a beach in Aberdeen, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 518 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Balmedie Beach This expansive sandy shore near Aberdeen offers a restaurant and car park for visitors, though families should note the lack of toilet facilities and wheelchair access. Outside food isn't permitted. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [C E](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104539015121253007244/reviews) ★★★★★ Gorgeous beach! Took our horses here Wednesday morning for a ride was barely a soul in sight. Very easy to find & great parking for horse boxes. Signed well, & kept lovely we didn’t see any litter or used bbq’s floating about which was lovely. Just a stunning beach, highly recommend to fellow equestrians! · via Google [Naomi Guthrie](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114405195358169382981/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautiful wide sandy beach 😍 A wee climb over sandy dunes, so not accessible for those with mobility issues. Dogs & kids had a great time, and the beach stretches for miles so plenty of space for everyone on busy sunny days ☀️🏖️😎 · via Google [Anastasia Gladkova](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100272285043137692188/reviews) ★★★★★ The most beautiful beach in Aberdeenshire! I’m a photographer and very often have photo shoots in this place · via Google [Akhy Rani das](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100956059842134701864/reviews) ★★★★★ It’s a beach with vast expanse of clean, light sand and beautiful wildlife. Ideal for peaceful walks and family picnics. The beach is accessible via a 10-minute walk over the dunes, ample parking is available. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x48840cb7f77444ad:0xb6eea18019c7ea75!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this beach offers a vast expanse of clean, light sand, beautiful wildlife, and is ideal for peaceful walks and family picnics. They also highlight the ample parking and easy access via a short walk over the dunes. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Balmedie [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=57.2543313%2C-2.0341701) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (518 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Aberdeen [More attractions in Aberdeen](https://staycation.co.uk/aberdeen/attractions) ★ 4.8 (518 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitscotland.com/en-us/info/towns-villages/balmedie-beach-p315451?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [08456 08 12 07](tel:08456081207) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Aberdeen [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x48840cb7f77444ad:0xb6eea18019c7ea75!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48840cb7f77444ad:0xb6eea18019c7ea75!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x48840cb7f77444ad:0xb6eea18019c7ea75!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Aberdeen Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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