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Dhoon Beach

(Nun Mill Bay, Goat Well Bay)

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland


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A sandy beach within Kirkudbright Bay.

A small sandy beach backing onto a wooded area and looking out onto Nun Mill Bay on the Dee estuary. The tidal range can be very high here, and at low tide the wreck of the schooner "Monreith" is exposed.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 16 April

Today
Chance of rain 53%
Max temp. 12°C
(feels like 10°C)
Wind 13mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 4%
Min temp. 0°C
(feels like -1°C)
Wind 7mph

The tide at Dhoon Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:35 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 6:39 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   9.6°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Dhoon Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Brighouse Bay (1.9 miles)
MacLellan's Castle (2.1 miles)
Broughton House & Garden (2.1 miles)
Masonic Arms (2.1 miles)
The Stewartry Museum (2.2 miles)
Kirkudbright Town Hall (2.2 miles)
Kirkcudbright VisitScotland iCentre (2.2 miles)
The Cocoabean Company (3.9 miles)
Cream O' Galloway (4.1 miles)

All distances are approximate

Other beaches nearby

Location: Millhall

Location type: Village

Nearest village: Borgue

OS Grid: NX657486

Country: Scotland

Local Authority: Dumfries and Galloway

Nearest postcode: DG6 4TQ

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