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Ayr Beach is situated south of the River Ayr and harbour, and is part of a long, partly urban beach stretching south from the mouth of the River Ayr. The beach is a long stretch of sand backed by an esplanade, which offers lovely views out over the Firth of Clyde to the mountains of the Isle of Arran. At the north end of the beach, there is a pier from which visitors can take in the views. The esplanade also provides a pleasant walkway, and it is sometimes possible to find a parking spot along it. Alternatively, there is a car park just off Cromwell Road, which provides direct access to the esplanade.
The town of Ayr has a range of sports facilities and entertainments, making it an ideal destination for visitors. The beach itself is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and other beach activities. The nearby ruins of Greenan Castle, a 16th century tower house, are also worth a visit.
Visitors to Ayr Beach can access the beach via the esplanade, which can be reached from the town centre. There is also a car park just off Cromwell Road, which provides direct access to the esplanade.
Ayr Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 29% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 13mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 66% |
| Min temperature | 6°C |
| feels like | 5°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
The tide at Ayr Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:39 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:19 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking is available near the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles north as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 11 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 13 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 18 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Ayr
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NS330218
Coordinates: 55°27'44"N 4°38'32"W
Mapcode: GBR 39.XV0X
What 3 Words: wimp.howler.bluff
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: South Ayrshire
Nearest postcode: KA7 1DU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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