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Sandyhills Beach is a large sandy beach situated along the southern coastline of Dumfries and Galloway. The beach boasts shallow waters, making it an ideal spot for paddling and bathing. At low tide, vast stretches of sand are exposed, revealing miles of coastline and secluded bays.
Behind the beach, visitors can find car pay-for parking spaces, a small shop, a café, and public toilets. Additional facilities are available at the adjacent holiday park and the village of Colvend, which is a few miles drive from the beach. The beach is a paradise for walkers, and dogs are allowed on the beach all year round. The surrounding area is renowned for its natural beauty, with cliff-top coastal scenery and nearby attractions such as Southerness Lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Scotland.
However, it's essential to note that there are water quality issues at Sandyhills Beach. Visitors intending to enter the water are advised to check the latest updates on water pollution before doing so.
To the west, visitors can enjoy the cliff-top coastal scenery on the way to Rockliffe, while to the east, Southerness Lighthouse is a few miles away along Southerness Beach.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 63% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 19mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 61% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 16°C |
| Wind 12mph |  |
The tide at Sandyhills Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:50 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:04 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Toilets
Parking available next to the beach.
Dogs are allowed
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Poor water quality - bathing not advised
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 14 miles east as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 75 miles by road.
around 14 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 78 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 80 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 86 miles by road.
around 17 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 85 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 17 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 20 miles west as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 20 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 21 miles west as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 88 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 89 miles by road.
around 27 miles south as the seagull flies, around 95 miles by road.
around 30 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 99 miles by road.
Location: Sandyhills
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NX891552
Coordinates: 54°52'45"N 3°43'44"W
Mapcode: GBR 2DD0.FP
What 3 Words: remarked.deciding.array
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 4PT
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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