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Dunoon, situated on the west shore of the Firth of Clyde, is the largest town in the Argyll area. The town boasts attractive villas built in the 19th century as holiday homes for wealthy Glaswegians, which line the seafront. A notable feature of the town is its Victorian pier and ferry terminal, which provides passenger services across the Clyde to Gourock. Due to its accessibility primarily by ferry rather than by road, Dunoon has a distinct island-like atmosphere.
West Bay, one of the two bays in Dunoon, is characterised by a shingle beach that stretches west from the harbour and Dunoon Castle. The beach faces south into the Firth of Clyde, offering scenic views of the surrounding area.
Dunoon Castle, located at one end of West Bay beach, is a historic site thought to originate from the 12th century. Once a major military stronghold, the castle now stands as a romantic ruin, adding to the charm of the area.
Harbour Shingle
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 87% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 73% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 17mph | |
The tide at Dunoon West Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:27 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:36 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Shops
Slipway
Parking available near the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 13 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 3 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 58 miles by road or 22 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 10 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 10 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 12 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 13 miles south as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 13 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 14 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 39 miles by road.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 22 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 23 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 34 miles by road.
around 26 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 41 miles by road.
around 26 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 113 miles by road or 58 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 29 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 29 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 45 miles by road.
around 30 miles south-southeast as the seagull flies, around 46 miles by road.
Location: Dunoon
Location type: Town
OS Grid: NS171762
Coordinates: 55°56'39"N 4°55'48"W
Mapcode: GBR 05.YGFS
What 3 Words: dream.serves.confining
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: PA23 7HY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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