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Kames Bay

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

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Kames Bay is a small, picturesque beach located on the Argyll coast, offering stunning views of the Kyles of Bute and the surrounding countryside.

Kames Bay is a small, sand and shingle beach that offers pleasant views out over the Kyles of Bute, the rugged, mountainous countryside of the Isle of Bute, and the surrounding area. The beach is backed by the picturesque village of Kames, which provides various facilities for visitors, including toilets, a hotel, a pub with views of the bay, a village shop, and a post office.

The beach features two piers and is a popular spot for boating. Visitors can also enjoy roadside parking next to the beach. The area is wild and remote, with many footpaths along the shore and in the surrounding hills, mountains, and forests, offering plenty of opportunities for walking and exploration.

The beach is situated near the village of Kames, and Auchenlochan is located approximately one mile to the north. The area is easily accessible by car, with roadside parking available.

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Weather and tides for Tuesday 6 October

Today
Chance of rain 47%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 8mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 36%
Min temperature 8°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 4mph

The tide at Kames Bay is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:38 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:13 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Kames

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NR974714

Coordinates: 55°53'35"N 5°14'27"W

Mapcode: GBR FFF4.B38

What 3 Words: hillside.splash.occur

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: PA21 2AD

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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