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Portpatrick Beach is a small, sandy beach which only really appears when the tide is out. It lies within the natural harbour of the little town of Portpatrick. The beach is a good spot for paddling, watching the boats entering and leaving the harbour, and for exploring the many rockpools in search of interesting marine wildlife.
Thanks to the Gulf Stream, the climate is surprisingly mild here and a range of tropical plants are able to grow locally. Parking is available in various places around the harbour, with a larger car park (also the closest) located just to the south of the beach, which can then be reached down a slipway. A promenade, lined with benches, looks down over the beach. Along this promenade there are toilets as well as a selection of cafes and pubs. A village store can be found along Main Street. The village also has a lifeboat museum.
To the north, overlooking the village and harbour from a hill-top, is the Portpatrick Hotel and a golf course. Walking is also popular in the area, with the Southern Uplands Way starting in the village.
Harbour
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 35% |
| Max temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 32mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 51% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 7°C |
| Wind 25mph | |
The tide at Portpatrick Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 12:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:53 PM.
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Food available
Shops
There are two car parks in the town.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 14 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 24 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 29 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Portpatrick
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NW997541
Coordinates: 54°50'29"N 5°7'13"W
Mapcode: GBR FHQX.CBW
What 3 Words: grove.agreed.forgotten
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: Dumfries and Galloway
Nearest postcode: DG9 8LL
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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