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Pet friendly beaches
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About South Ayrshire

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of South Ayrshire 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!

South Ayrshire Best beaches

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Croy Shore Beach
Croy Shore Beach
Croy Shore Beach
Good for Relax

Croy Shore Beach

Dunure 3.8 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
3.5 Amenities index
Girvan Beach
Girvan Beach
Girvan Beach
Good for Relax

Girvan Beach

Girvan 0.5 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
3.8 Amenities index
Maidens Beach
Maidens Beach
Maidens Beach
Good for Relax

Maidens Beach

Maidens 0.5 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
1 Amenities index
Culzean Beach
Culzean Beach
Culzean Beach
Pet friendly

Culzean Beach

Maidens 1.7 km
Good
7.5
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Large low tide • Distant parking
2.2 Amenities index
Ayr Beach
Ayr Beach
Ayr Beach
Good for Relax
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach

Ayr 1.4 km
Good
7.4
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
Troon Beach
Troon Beach
Troon Beach
Good for Relax
Troon beach

Troon Beach

Troon 0.3 km
Good
7.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Very crowded • Large low tide
4 Amenities index
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Popular types of South Ayrshire beaches

Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Wild
Wild
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-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 12 beaches in the region.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in South Ayrshire.

Quitest and lonely beaches in South Ayrshire

Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Girvan Beach

Girvan Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Girvan 0.5 km
Maidens Beach

Maidens Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Maidens 0.5 km
Culzean Beach

Culzean Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Maidens 1.7 km
Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Barassie Beach

Barassie Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Troon 1.6 km
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Sandy beaches in South Ayrshire

Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Girvan Beach

Girvan Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Girvan 0.5 km
Maidens Beach

Maidens Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Maidens 0.5 km
Culzean Beach

Culzean Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Maidens 1.7 km
Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Troon Beach
Troon beach

Troon Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Troon 0.3 km
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Best dog friendly beaches in South Ayrshire

Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Girvan Beach

Girvan Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Girvan 0.5 km
Culzean Beach

Culzean Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Maidens 1.7 km
Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Troon Beach
Troon beach

Troon Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Troon 0.3 km
Barassie Beach

Barassie Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Troon 1.6 km
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Long beaches in South Ayrshire

Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Girvan Beach

Girvan Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Girvan 0.5 km
Maidens Beach

Maidens Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Maidens 0.5 km
Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Troon Beach
Troon beach

Troon Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Troon 0.3 km
Barassie Beach

Barassie Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Troon 1.6 km
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Good for relaxing, calm beaches in South Ayrshire

Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Girvan Beach

Girvan Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Girvan 0.5 km
Maidens Beach

Maidens Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Maidens 0.5 km
Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Troon Beach
Troon beach

Troon Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Troon 0.3 km
Barassie Beach

Barassie Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Troon 1.6 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of South Ayrshire, they are as follows:

  • The region's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 12 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 12 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 South Ayrshire is less than 500 meters. 12 beaches are relatively easy to access.

The vast majority of South Ayrshire beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on South Ayrshire's beaches

Ayr Beach
10 Ahmed

This beach is definitely one of the best we've been to. The kids had a blast, and there are convenient local shops that you can easily reach on foot.

Troon Beach
10 sylva dharani

I absolutely adored it! There's plenty of parking space and a fantastic feature is the presence of a public restroom! It only costs £0.30p and you can conveniently use electronic payment options by simply scanning your phone. Wow!

Barassie Beach
10 Zephyr 456

This beach is a fantastic spot for taking your dog for a walk and soaking up the outdoor scenery.

Prestwick Beach
10 Nolan Thorne

We took a lovely, leisurely stroll on the beach with my wife and our dog on a Friday evening, enjoying the sun setting over the calm waters. It was hard to believe we were only 45 minutes away from home in Scotland. This beach is a significant improvement from the one in the main town of Ayr, with plenty of amenities to enjoy. Don't forget to grab some delicious fish and chips on your way out, they were fantastic.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in South Ayrshire? In total there are 12 beaches and the most popular is Croy Shore Beach.

Most viewed beaches of South Ayrshire

Ayr Beach
Ayr beach

Ayr Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Ayr 1.4 km
Troon Beach
Troon beach

Troon Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Troon 0.3 km
Prestwick Beach

Prestwick Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light sand & pebble
United Kingdom, Prestwick 0.6 km
Barassie Beach

Barassie Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
United Kingdom, Troon 1.6 km
Croy Shore Beach

Croy Shore Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
United Kingdom, Dunure 3.8 km
Culzean Beach

Culzean Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
United Kingdom, Maidens 1.7 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in South Ayrshire?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in South Ayrshire, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 12 beaches in total, of which about 5 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

They are also usually:

The best beaches in South Ayrshire:

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To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in South Ayrshire, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in South Ayrshire?

Most of the beaches located in South Ayrshire are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in South Ayrshire?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

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How to find uncrowded beaches in South Ayrshire?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in South Ayrshire by occupancy.

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If the presence of a crowd on the beach is critical for you, pay attention to where you should not go in the season.

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Which beaches in South Ayrshire are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in South Ayrshire according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in South Ayrshire?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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