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The Croy coastline is characterised by a mixture of rocky outcrops and sandy beach, with the southern part of the beach also known as Maybole Shore. This area is particularly popular with windsurfers and land yachters, who take advantage of the favourable wind conditions.
Croy Beach lies between Maidens and Dunure on the Ayrshire coast. The beach itself is sandy, with rocky outcrops scattered along the shoreline. The area is a favourite among walkers, with the Ayrshire Coastal Path passing close by. The mile-long beach is backed by grassy areas and low-rise cliffs at one end, offering stunning views of the rolling hills of Ayrshire. Visitors can also enjoy views out over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran.
During the peak holiday season, the north end of the beach, closest to the car park, can get quite busy. Basic facilities, including toilets, are available here, but there are no shops, so visitors are advised to bring a picnic. Some visitors choose to bring portable barbecues, and there are plenty of holiday parks and caravan sites in the surrounding area.
To the south of the beach, the majestic Culzean Castle, now owned by the National Trust of Scotland, towers above the cliffs, adding a touch of elegance to the natural beauty of this part of the coastline.
Croy Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Croy Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:18 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:51 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Slipway
Limited parking next to the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Electric Brae (0.7 miles)
Culzean Castle and Country Park (1.6 miles)
Dunure Castle (2.3 miles)
Crossraguel Abbey (3 miles)
A D Rattray's Whisky Experience & Whisky Shop (3 miles)
Turnberry Light House (4.3 miles)
Culzean Castle (4.6 miles)
Heads of Ayr Farm Park (4.7 miles)
The Spa at Turnberry (4.9 miles)
Trump Turnberry Golf Courses (4.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles north as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 11 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 12 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 13 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 18 miles north as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 18 miles north as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 19 miles north as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 22 miles north as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
around 27 miles north as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
Location: Dunure Mains
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Dunure
OS Grid: NS245124
Coordinates: 55°22'28"N 4°46'11"W
Mapcode: GBR 44.3D0H
What 3 Words: barbarian.jiffy.frowns
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: South Ayrshire
Nearest postcode: KA19 8JS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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