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Irvine Beach is situated to the south-east of the mouth of Irvine Harbour and forms part of the long strip of sand that makes up Irvine Bay. The beach offers outstanding views over Irvine Bay and the Firth of Clyde towards the mountainous Isle of Arran. The water is suitable for bathing, and the long sandy coastline, extending many miles to the town of Troon to the south, is an excellent place to come to stretch your legs and blow away the cobwebs.
Parking, including disabled spaces, can be found at the northern end of the beach next to the mouth of the harbour. A pier next to the car park offers excellent views of the surrounding area, and toilets can be found next to the car park. The beach and car park are backed by the beach park, which has many desirable spots for a family picnic and includes a boating lake and the Magnum Centre. The Magnum Centre features an indoor swimming pool among other facilities. Further parking can be found to the south off Marine Drive, with access to the beach via a short path over the sand dunes.
More facilities, such as restaurants, shops, and places to stay, can be found in the historic town of Irvine, set about half a mile back from the beach. The town also boasts the Scottish Maritime museum and a train station with direct services to Glasgow.
Irvine Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Bay Harbour Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 98% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 95% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Irvine Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:41 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:23 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
There is a large car park by the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Sufficient water quality
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The Harbour Arts Centre (0.6 miles)
Small Talk Coffee Shop (0.6 miles)
Scottish Maritime Museum, Irvine (0.8 miles)
Gailes Links Golf Course (1.1 miles)
Western Gailes Golf Club (1.4 miles)
Dundonald Links (1.7 miles)
Eglinton Country Park (2.9 miles)
Artastic (3.8 miles)
Kilwinning Abbey Tower (3.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 3 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 13 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road or 14 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles south as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 18 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 19 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
Location: Fullarton, Irvine
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NS309372
Coordinates: 55°35'58"N 4°41'5"W
Mapcode: GBR 37.NB1H
What 3 Words: kick.public.agrees
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: KA12 8LD
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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