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Helensburgh Beach is characterised by its sand and shingle composition, with two piers and a promenade in certain areas. The beach is a favourite among the local windsurfing community, who take advantage of the suitable conditions for this sport.
The beach overlooks the Upper Firth of Clyde, just outside the mouth of Gare Loch, and offers stunning views across the bay to the hilly Rosneath peninsula. The beach is backed by a promenade, which provides an ideal vantage point to admire the scenery. Nearby, there are shops and places to eat, while parking is available at the ferry terminal located at the south-eastern end of the beach. Additional amenities in the area include toilets, a skate park, and an indoor swimming pool.
The indoor swimming pool is scheduled for replacement in the coming years, as part of a plan to redevelop the pier.
Popular activities at Helensburgh Beach include windsurfing and boating trips. The town of Helensburgh, which developed as a seaside resort after the completion of the railway line to Glasgow, is easily accessible by train, with two services per hour from Helensburgh Central station, located just 200 meters from the beach. The town boasts two conservation areas and features several footpaths, including the John Muir Way, which spans 134 miles to the town of Dunbar.
Sand Shingle
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 93% |
| Max temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Helensburgh Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:29 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:53 AM tomorrow.
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Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available at the ferry terminal.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 26 miles south as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 28 miles south as the seagull flies, around 47 miles by road.
around 31 miles south as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road or 18 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road or 26 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 15 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road or 32 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road or 33 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 17 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road or 35 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 19 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 49 miles by road or 36 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 19 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road or 48 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 20 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 80 miles by road or 58 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 63 miles by road or 50 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 22 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
Location: Helensburgh
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NS293821
Coordinates: 56°0'7"N 4°44'18"W
Mapcode: GBR 0D.TX32
What 3 Words: materials.coconuts.lights
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: Argyll and Bute
Nearest postcode: G84 8AW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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