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Carrick Beach

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7.5

/ 10 Very good

#216 out of 570
in England

About

Carrick Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 15th place out of 29 beaches in the Dumfries and Galloway region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Carrick 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.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mossyard Beach, which has a rating of 8.3.

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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

Carrick, England, Dumfries and Galloway

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Carrick Beach is located in Dumfries and Galloway within Carrick, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

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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
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- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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What is the water and sand quality of the Carrick Beach?

The beachline of Carrick Beach is covered with gray pebbles. 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 Carrick Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Carrick 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 Carrick Beach good for swimming?

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

Carrick Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Carrick Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Carrick 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 pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Carrick Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Carrick Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Carrick Beach?

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

Wild camping lovers (caravans)

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Carrick Beach.

How far is the Carrick Beach from parking?

The Carrick Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Carrick Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Carrick 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?

Carrick 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Carrick Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Carrick Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.