Name: We had a great time at this beach. My child had fun splashing around in the water and I appreciated that it was shallow for a good distance. The sand was nice, but there were also many shells for my child to collect. Despite being crowded, the beach was spacious. Additionally, there was a convenient shop and parking was available, albeit a bit pricey. Nevertheless, the area was clean and well-maintained.
Item: Sandyhills beach
Rating: 10
Author: Lila Thompson.

About Auchencairn

Auchencairn village is located in Dumfries and Galloway United Kingdom, and famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and turquoise waters of an incredible deep color! It seems that nature created it for one purpose - to make your vacation unforgettable!

Nearest beaches in Auchencairn

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Good for Relax

Rockcliffe Beach

Rockcliffe 0.2 km

Very good

8.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Crowded in season • Large low tide • Sand & Rocks bottom

3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Sandyhills beach

Sandyhills 0.2 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

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

Good for Relax

Balcary Bay Beach

Balcary 0 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Gray pebble • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide

1 Amenities index

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Popular types of Auchencairn beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Auchencairn are Rockcliffe Beach, Sandyhills beach, Balcary Bay Beach.

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The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Auchencairn, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of village are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

It's worth noting that 5 beaches in Auchencairn have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Auchencairn's beaches

Sandyhills beach

10 Lila Thompson.

We had a great time at this beach. My child had fun splashing around in the water and I appreciated that it was shallow for a good distance. The sand was nice, but there were also many shells for my child to collect. Despite being crowded, the beach was spacious. Additionally, there was a convenient shop and parking was available, albeit a bit pricey. Nevertheless, the area was clean and well-maintained.

The warmest month during the year in this area is July, with the air temperature rising up to 18.7°C and the water temperature up to 17.4°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 5.3°C and the water temperature down to 7.2°C.