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The beach is situated next to the entrance to Stranraer harbour and is backed by a small marine lake and a park area. It is a sandy beach with some pebbly sections, located just to the north-west of Stranraer Harbour, with the harbour wall at the eastern end of the beach. The beach offers views across Loch Ryan to the hilly, wild coastline on the other side, making it a good spot for watching the boats entering and leaving the harbour.
A promenade runs alongside the beach, as well as a grassy area, popular for picnics, or just sitting and enjoying the views. The beach can be accessed directly from this grassy area. The beach is adjacent to Agnew Park, which features a small lake, a café, a miniature railway, and pedal boats, making it a great place to take children.
A large car park can be found nestled in between Agnew Park and the harbour, and is the most convenient for the centre of Stranraer. Another smaller car park can be found directly to the west of the beach.
Stranraer is the second largest town in Dumfries and Galloway, with a railway station with connections to Glasgow and a National Express coach service to London. The town caters well to tourists with a selection of restaurants and shops, a museum, and a medieval tower house.
Harbour Sand
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 10% |
| Min temperature | 7°C |
| feels like | 5°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 6°C |
| Wind 34mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Stranraer Marine Lake Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:58 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 4:51 AM tomorrow.
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Food available
Shops
Parking available.
Dogs are allowed.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 6 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 10 miles south as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 16 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 23 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 24 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 29 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 31 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
Location: Stranraer Town, Stranraer
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: NX056613
Coordinates: 54°54'31"N 5°2'1"W
Mapcode: GBR FHYQ.WJ2
What 3 Words: twins.ivory.anchovies
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 0DZ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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