Seton Sands is located to the east of the small towns of Cockenzie and Port Seton and to the north-west of Longniddry. The long beach (about 2.2 km in length) slopes gently towards the water. The beach is made up of sand and rocks and is popular with recreational users for pastimes such as horse riding, windsurfing and canoeing. The eastern edge of the bathing water joins Longniddry beach.
Water quality is classified as "Good" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.
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