Route Description:

Launching from east side of Milsey Bay head east along coastline. Travel 5k past The Leithies, Canty Bay, and on to view Tantallon Castle which apparently has a resident ghost. From there 2k out to Bass Rock, looping round the volcanic plug, and returning directly to Milsey Bay.

Grade: A

Distance: 12 K

Start/End Point: Milsey Bay

Standard Port: Leith

Weather Considerations:

East coast is more exposed and as such swell and wind are key considerations

Tidal Considerations:

0.5 knots on Springs – W stream starts at -0555hrs HW. E Stream starts +0005hrs HW

Additional Information:

Parking is available but area is popular so spaces limited. Toilet facilities at Sea Bird Centre.

Points of Interest:

14th century Tantallon Castle and caves within the volcanic plug (Bass Rock). Bass rock was also home to a dungeon for religious and political prisoners, used up until WW1.

Suggested Eateries:

Scottish Sea Bird Centre