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Girvan Beach offers a mix of traditional seaside activities and natural beauty, making it a favourite among visitors. The beach itself is mostly sandy, although it transitions to a mixture of pebbles and sand as you move southwards away from the harbour. The beach boasts great views towards the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre, as well as the surrounding mountains.
The beach is accompanied by a small boating lake at its northern end, located near the harbour. A bench-lined promenade runs along the beach, which is backed by green spaces, including Stair Park. Visitors can enjoy picnic spots, roadside parking, and access to the beach via stairs or a slipway. Facilities such as toilets and cafes can be found in the Quay Zone, which also features a swimming pool, gym, and children's play area. The town centre of Girvan, near the harbour, offers a variety of shops and places to eat.
The granite rockface of Ailsa Craig, now a bird reserve, is visible from the beach, and on clear days, the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula can be seen. The Firth of Clyde offers excellent views, and seals can occasionally be spotted in the waters close to the harbour.
Girvan railway station, about half a mile from the beach, provides direct rail services to Glasgow, making it easily accessible for visitors.
Girvan Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Harbour Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
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| Chance of rain | 65% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
The tide at Girvan Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:33 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:05 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking is available at the north end and the south end of the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Sufficient water quality
around 5 miles north as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 7 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 10 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 21 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 24 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 26 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 27 miles north as the seagull flies, around 40 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
around 29 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Girvan
Location type: Town
OS Grid: NX181974
Coordinates: 55°14'15"N 4°51'39"W
Mapcode: GBR 40.D30P
What 3 Words: notices.subsystem.hires
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: KA26 9AN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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