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Culzean Beach is situated at the southern end of a long sandy bay, with Croy at the northern end. The beach itself is a mixture of rocks and sand, featuring a natural harbour and the iconic Culzean Castle. The beach is backed by areas of dense woodland and cliffs, making it a popular destination for walkers and those looking to explore the local wildlife.
The beach is a great spot for rockpooling at low tide, and the shoreline is dotted with interesting sea caves, although these are usually closed off to visitors. On occasion, however, they are open for tours during the summer season. The beach lies within Culzean Country Park, which offers a range of activities and attractions, including signposted trails, a deer park, formal gardens, a glasshouse, and a Swan Pond.
Culzean Castle, which dates back to the 18th century, was once the home of the Marquis of Ailsa, chief of the Clan Kennedy. Today, the castle is owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland and is open to visitors during the summer season. The castle and estate also feature a restaurant, café, kiosk, and toilets.
The beach and surrounding countryside offer stunning views over the Firth of Clyde towards the Isle of Arran and the Mull of Kintyre Peninsula. On a clear day, it is even possible to make out the Northern Irish coastline.
Culzean Beach is adjacent to the Ayrshire Coastal Path.
Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 99% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 22mph | |
The tide at Culzean Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 8:39 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:11 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Parking available.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
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Culzean Castle and Country Park (0.8 miles)
A D Rattray's Whisky Experience & Whisky Shop (1.8 miles)
Turnberry Light House (2 miles)
Trump Turnberry Golf Courses (2.6 miles)
The Spa at Turnberry (2.6 miles)
Electric Brae (2.9 miles)
Crossraguel Abbey (3.2 miles)
Dunure Castle (4.4 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 13 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 15 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 20 miles north as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 20 miles north as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 21 miles north as the seagull flies, around 35 miles by road.
around 23 miles north as the seagull flies, around 38 miles by road.
around 28 miles north as the seagull flies, around 42 miles by road.
around 30 miles north as the seagull flies, around 43 miles by road.
Location: Maidens
Location type: Village
OS Grid: NS221096
Coordinates: 55°20'54"N 4°48'24"W
Mapcode: GBR 42.53GX
What 3 Words: describes.neck.appear
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 8JY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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