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Sandeel Bay Beach

Good for Relax

7.3

/ 10 Good

#269 out of 570
in England

About

Sandeel Bay Beach is located on the The Northern Strait and it is in the 17th place out of 29 beaches in the Dumfries and Galloway region The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, hikers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Sandeel Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

To get to the beach, you need to walk along a mountain trail about 500m long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

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Historical

+11 ^oC +5 ^oC

Air temperature

5.5 M/S

Wind

+10 ^oC

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Portpatrick, England, Dumfries and Galloway

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Sandeel Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is located outside the Portpatrick settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"Beautiful! Who needs abroad with this on your door step?? Lovely coastal path giving many different views of the coast line and the many inlets. There is also plenty of history along the trail for added interest."

RICHARD BRUFFELL

"Absolutely beautiful place and so picturesque. It's about a 20 minute walk along the cliff top from Portpatrick. The views are incredible. It's a small bay so I can imagine would get crowded easily. We took multiple dogs and it was a squeeze but they had a good swim. Definitely recommend."

Kerry0401

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General features

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - low, mostly locals
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

Cover and water

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water
- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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- Surrounded by mountains
- Cliffs

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What is the water and sand quality of the Sandeel Bay Beach?

Sandeel Bay Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and pebbles, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Sandeel Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Sandeel Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Sandeel Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Sandeel Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Sandeel Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Sandeel Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Sandeel Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Sandeel Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Sandeel Bay Beach?

Sandeel Bay Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Sandeel Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Sandeel Bay Beach.

How far is the Sandeel Bay Beach from parking?

The Sandeel Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a long descent.

What is the best time of the year to visit Sandeel Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Sandeel Bay Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Sandeel Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Sandeel Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.