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Stevenston Beach

North Ayrshire, Scotland


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Stevenston Beach is a popular destination for both locals and tourists, offering a beautiful sandy beach in a bay between the towns of Saltcoats and Irvine.

Stevenston Beach is a gently curving sandy beach situated in a bay between the towns of Irvine and Saltcoats. The beach is backed by low, grassy dunes and is part of a Local Nature Reserve. The dunes provide a habitat for a variety of bird and plant life, and visitors can also spot wild flowers in the area during the summer months. To protect the dune system from erosion, fenced footpaths lead down to the beach.

From the beach, visitors can enjoy striking views across the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran. The beach is conveniently located close to the town centres of Saltcoats and Irvine, as well as Saltcoats harbour, and a good range of amenities can be found in Saltcoats, which is within walking distance of the beach.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain 50%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 15°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 93%
Min temperature 12°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 22mph

The tide at Stevenston Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 4:16 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:42 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Auchenharvie, Stevenston

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: NS265408

Coordinates: 55°37'47"N 4°45'22"W

Mapcode: GBR 34.LCV5

What 3 Words: awoken.decimal.afternoon

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: KA20 3NH

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