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Irvine Beach

(Gailes Beach)

North Ayrshire, Scotland


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Part of the long strip of sand that makes up Irvine bay the beach park boasts the Magnum centre which has good facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

Irvine Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.

Featured in the Telegraph best British beaches list.

Featured in the Sunday Times best British beaches list.

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Weather and tides for Saturday 18 May

Tonight
Chance of rain 0%
Min temp. 12°C
(feels like 11°C)
Wind 7mph
Tomorrow (Sunday)
Chance of rain 1%
Max temp. 21°C
(feels like 19°C)
Wind 7mph
Max UV Index

The tide at Irvine Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:11 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 3:34 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate

Approximate sea surface temperature:   13.1°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Irvine Beach

Things to do and see in the area

The Harbour Arts Centre (0.6 miles)
Small Talk Coffee Shop (0.6 miles)
Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine (0.8 miles)
Gailes Links Golf Course (1.1 miles)
Western Gailes Golf Club (1.4 miles)
Dundonald Links (1.7 miles)
Eglinton Country Park (2.9 miles)
Artastic (3.8 miles)
Kilwinning Abbey Tower (3.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Fullarton, Irvine

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NS309372

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: North Ayrshire

Nearest postcode: KA12 8LD

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