Cammachmore Bay

Bay in Kincardineshire

Scotland

Cammachmore Bay

Portlethen from the A90 Credit: Mike Pennington

Cammachmore Bay is a picturesque bay located in Kincardineshire, Scotland. Situated along the North Sea coastline, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The bay is characterized by its sandy beach, which stretches for approximately half a mile. The sand is soft and golden, making it an ideal spot for sunbathing, picnicking, and leisurely walks along the shore. The beach is also known for its clear, calm waters, making it a great location for swimming and other water activities.

Cammachmore Bay is surrounded by rugged cliffs, adding to its natural beauty. These cliffs are home to a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Visitors may spot common coastal birds such as gulls, cormorants, and oystercatchers.

The bay is easily accessible, with a car park nearby, providing convenient access for visitors. There are also public facilities, including toilets and a small café, where visitors can enjoy refreshments and snacks.

Cammachmore Bay is not only a beautiful location but also offers a sense of tranquility and serenity. It is a perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse oneself in the beauty of nature. Whether enjoying a relaxing day on the beach or exploring the cliffs and observing the local wildlife, Cammachmore Bay offers a memorable experience for all who visit.

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Cammachmore Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.048329/-2.1190838 or Grid Reference NO9295. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portlethen from the A90

Mike Pennington

House and fields north of Newtonhill

Mike Pennington

Quiet, but wide residential street

Photographer is standing near the street edge

C Michael Hogan

Looking towards Cammachmore Bay

Photographer is standing at the verge of the minor paved road.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal scene at England farm

A wisp of the North Sea is visible at image upper right. This locale is only accessible on an unpaved farm road; hence the 4x4 vehicle is desirable.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal view towards Downies

Access to this point only via unpaved farm track.

C Michael Hogan

Residential lane in Old Portlethen

Photographer is standing at the edge of the paved lane.

C Michael Hogan

Coastal access limited by residential uses

Since there is no parking and no signage present, the coastal visitor here in Old Portlethen is in a quandary as to how best to achieve access to the beautiful rugged coastline that lies beyond. Most significantly, the planning decisions that led up to the present land use configuration, are confusing to say the least, with a curtain wall of single family residences effectively occupying most of the potential coastal access from the village.

C Michael Hogan

Portlethen Railway Station

View from an overbridge, looking northwards. This has been the site of a station for a long time, since well before the building of a small town at Portlethen and it used to serve Portlethen Village on the coast.

Richard Webb

Railway bridge, Portlethen

A massive bridge on a long embankment. The railway crosses Thistle Drive and route 1 of the National Cycle Network.

Richard Webb

Cairnwell Drive

Like almost all of Portlethen, new.

Richard Webb

Railway, Portlethen

Looking southwards on the railway serving Aberdeen.

Richard Webb

Jubilee Hall

The hall was originally a drill hall.

Anne Burgess

Portlethen railway station, Aberdeenshire

Opened in 1850 by the Aberdeen Railway on what is today the line from Dundee to Aberdeen, this station closed to passengers in 1956 and completely in 1963. View north towards Cove Bay and Aberdeen. The 1850 station platforms were mostly on the far side of where the footbridge now is.

Nigel Thompson

Junction at Cammachmore, near Portleithen

Mike Pennington

Platform 2 Portlethen Rail Station

Douglas Nelson

Portlethen Station

As others have noted, opened 1850, closed 1956 when the Aberdeen suburban services were abandoned and reopened in 1985. Facilities are minimal, with bus shelters and a ticket machine.

Bill Harrison

Portlethen parish kirk

The Buildings of Scotland (Pevsner) Guide is not impressed with the 1840 structure: "a meagre Gothic box with bellcote". It just scrapes a C-listing (LB2874): Link