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Carradale Beach is a charming, sandy beach that faces south into a small bay, separated from Kilbrannan Sound by Carradale Point headland. The beach offers excellent views of the surrounding mountainous countryside of the Kintyre Peninsula and the Isle of Arran. At low tide, a vast expanse of sand is revealed, although the beach is mostly covered when the tide comes in.
At the western end of the beach is the mouth of the River Carradale, next to a holiday park that overlooks the beach. The river is popular in the summer months for salmon and trout fishing. At the eastern end of the beach, a small stream flows over the beach into the bay. There are plenty of marked walks in the area around the beach. Carradale Point at the eastern end of the beach is a nature reserve where feral goats can sometimes be seen.
The village and fishing harbour of Carradale, about half a mile from the beach, offers facilities such as parking, places to eat, and places to stay. The harbour itself is picturesque and a notable feature of the village.
Harbour Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Carradale Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:32 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:13 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Parking available.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Carradale Bikes and Buggies (1.2 miles)
King's Caves (6.3 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road or 32 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 16 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 50 miles by road.
around 20 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 22 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 56 miles by road.
around 23 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 24 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 144 miles by road or 81 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 24 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 141 miles by road or 70 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 26 miles east as the seagull flies, around 141 miles by road or 66 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 26 miles east as the seagull flies, around 140 miles by road or 66 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 26 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 141 miles by road or 74 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 27 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 139 miles by road or 76 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 27 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 140 miles by road or 77 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 28 miles east as the seagull flies, around 141 miles by road or 64 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 30 miles west as the seagull flies, around 70 miles by road.
around 30 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 133 miles by road or 68 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 30 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 162 miles by road or 67 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 30 miles east as the seagull flies, around 141 miles by road or 56 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 31 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 166 miles by road or 74 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Airds, Carradale
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: NR819386
Coordinates: 55°35'32"N 5°27'46"W
Mapcode: GBR DFWX.Y8X
What 3 Words: cemented.halt.warthog
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: Argyll and Bute
Nearest postcode: PA28 6SQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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