Dumfries and Galloway - all beaches

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Pet friendly beaches
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About Dumfries and Galloway

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Dumfries and Galloway attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

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Sandyhills

Sandyhills

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
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Carrick Beach
Carrick Beach
Carrick Beach
Wild camping

Carrick Beach

Carrick 0.7 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Warren Beach
Warren Beach
Warren Beach

Warren Beach

Colvend 1.6 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Southerness Beach
Southerness Beach
Southerness Beach
Good for Relax

Southerness Beach

Southerness 1.8 km
Pleasant
6.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
0.5 Amenities index
Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach
Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach
Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach

Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach

Isle of Whithorn 0.3 km
Pleasant
6
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Rocks cover • Crowded in season • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Dumfries and Galloway beaches

Pebble
Pebble
Rocks
Rocks
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 29 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Dumfries and Galloway.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

The Dhoon Beach

The Dhoon Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Mutehill 3 km
Chapel Rossan Bay Beach

Chapel Rossan Bay Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Ardwell 0.3 km
Ardwell Bay Beach

Ardwell Bay Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Ardwell 3.9 km
New England Bay Beach

New England Bay Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Port Logan 2.9 km
Port Nessock Beach

Port Nessock Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Port Logan 0.5 km
Monreith Bay Beach

Monreith Bay Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Monreith 1 km
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Sandy beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

Mossyard Beach

Mossyard Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Sandgreen 2.5 km
Crawfordsburn Beach

Crawfordsburn Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Portpatrick 43.7 km
Ballygally Beach

Ballygally Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Killantringan 46.8 km
Sandyhills beach

Sandyhills beach
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Sandyhills 0.2 km
Helen’s Bay Beach
Helen's Bay Beach

Helen’s Bay Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Portpatrick 44.3 km
Browns Bay Beach

Browns Bay Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
United Kingdom, Killantringan 40.8 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

Brighouse Bay Beach

Brighouse Bay Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Borgue 2.8 km
Sandeel Bay Beach

Sandeel Bay Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Gray sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Portpatrick 1.3 km
Cloughey Bay Beach

Cloughey Bay Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Damnaglaur 45.3 km
Ballyholme Beach

Ballyholme Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Portpatrick 39 km
Rigg or Cruggleton Bay Beach

Rigg or Cruggleton Bay Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Garlieston 1.7 km
Powillimount Beach

Powillimount Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Southerness 2.4 km
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Long beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

Rockcliffe Beach

Rockcliffe Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Rockcliffe 0.2 km
Lady Bay Beach

Lady Bay Beach
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Kirkcolm 3.2 km
Sandgreen Beach

Sandgreen Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Sandgreen 0.2 km
Balcary Bay Beach

Balcary Bay Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Balcary 0 km
Terally Bay Beach

Terally Bay Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Port Logan 2.6 km
Cairngarroch Bay Beach

Cairngarroch Bay Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Drummore 0.5 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Dumfries and Galloway, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Since many beaches are sandy, we recommend taking special shoes with you to avoid discomfort during your vacation.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 26 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 27 beaches in the region have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Dumfries and Galloway is less than 500 meters. 28 beaches are relatively easy to access, 1 beach are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Dumfries and Galloway however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Most viewed beaches of Dumfries and Galloway

Warren Beach

Warren Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Colvend 1.6 km
Carrick Beach

Carrick Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Carrick 0.7 km
Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach

Isle Of Whithorn Harbour Beach
6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access
United Kingdom, Isle of Whithorn 0.3 km
Southerness Beach

Southerness Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Southerness 1.8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Dumfries and Galloway?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Dumfries and Galloway, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 29 beaches in total, of which about 9 can be called high-rated.

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