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Rockcliffe Beach is situated at the southern end of the Dumfries and Galloway coastline and is part of a National Scenic Area. The beach is a popular destination for walkers, with many marked routes to choose from, and dogs are allowed on the beach year-round.
The beach itself is small and picturesque, surrounded by rocks and backing onto the village of Rockcliffe. There are parking spaces with direct access to the beach, as well as toilets and a café in the village.
Rough Island, a popular nature sanctuary, is located a few hundred meters from the beach and can be reached by a tidal causeway. However, visitors must check the tide times before visiting the island to avoid being caught out by the tide. During May and June, the island is off-limits due to nesting birds.
The cliff-top coastal scenery on the route between Rockcliffe and Sandyhills is excellent, making it a great favourite among walkers and those looking to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 86% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 10mph | |
The tide at Rockcliffe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:56 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 1:32 PM.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Parking available close to the beach.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Sufficient water quality
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 12 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 16 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 84 miles by road.
around 16 miles east as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 82 miles by road.
around 17 miles east as the seagull flies, around 79 miles by road.
around 17 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 90 miles by road.
around 17 miles west as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 89 miles by road.
around 19 miles west as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 20 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 92 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 93 miles by road.
around 27 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 98 miles by road.
around 30 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 103 miles by road.
Location: Rockcliffe
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NX847537
Coordinates: 54°51'54"N 3°47'47"W
Mapcode: GBR 1DX5.WR
What 3 Words: begin.kidney.guitar
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: DG5 4QQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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