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Fairlie Beach is characterised by its long stretch of sandy shoreline, interspersed with areas of shingle and rocks. The beach offers picturesque views towards Great Cumbrae Island and the Isle of Arran. A slipway and moorings for yachts are available, catering to water sports enthusiasts.
The beach is situated near the small town of Fairlie, which provides some basic facilities, including a pub, a petrol station, and a small gift shop. To the south of the beach lies Peel Port, while Fairlie Quay Marina is located to the north. The pier at the southern end of the beach is not accessible to the public.
While the beach itself offers limited facilities, the nearby town of Fairlie provides essential amenities for visitors. The presence of a slipway and yacht moorings makes Fairlie Beach an attractive destination for those with a nautical interest.
Fairlie Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Sand Shingle Rock
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 79% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Fairlie Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:32 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 2:13 PM.
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Toilets
Shops
Slipway
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
just over a mile north as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles south as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 8 miles south as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles north as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 11 miles north as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles north as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 20 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 27 miles south as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
Location: Fairlie
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NS208553
Coordinates: 55°45'28"N 4°51'20"W
Mapcode: GBR 31.B74S
What 3 Words: infinite.overused.revised
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: North Ayrshire
Nearest postcode: KA29 0AA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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