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Doonfoot Beach is a sandy beach with some rocks, situated just to the south of Ayr. The beach offers views over the Firth of Clyde, out towards the Isle of Arran and beyond that to the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula. The terrain is mainly sandy, although there are some rocks, and the beach is backed by undeveloped grassy areas.
The beach is overlooked by picturesque castle ruins. However, visitors should be aware that jellyfish are sometimes washed up along this part of the coast, particularly during the warmer summer months, and care needs to be taken not to touch these. Dogs should also be kept away from them. The area around the beach is popular with walkers and golfers, and there are a number of holiday parks and caravan sites nearby.
The beach's rural location and undeveloped surroundings make it an attractive destination for those seeking a more peaceful and natural beach experience.
Doonfoot Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Sand
| Today | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 20mph | |
| Max UV Index |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 19mph |
The tide at Doonfoot Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:38 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:18 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
There is parking off Castle Walk and Greenan Road.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Belleisle Golf Course (0.6 miles)
Rozelle Park (1 miles)
Burns National Heritage Park (1 miles)
Burns Monument and Gardens (1 miles)
Robert Burns Birthplace Museum (1.2 miles)
Pirate Pete's (1.4 miles)
Ayr Gaiety Theatre (1.6 miles)
Rozelle House Galleries (1.7 miles)
The Room Ayr (1.8 miles)
Heads of Ayr Farm Park (1.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 7 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles north as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles north as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 19 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 25 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
Location: Seafield, Ayr
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NS322195
Coordinates: 55°26'28"N 4°39'10"W
Mapcode: GBR 38.ZC95
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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 4DX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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