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Ettrick Bay is a wide sandy bay surrounded by low cliffs, situated within the Firth of Clyde. The beach, approximately one mile long, is backed by fields and gentle hills, offering stunning views over the Kyles of Bute towards the Cowal Peninsula and the Isle of Arran.
The beach itself is mainly composed of coarse, golden sand, and the water, which is monitored, is very clear and popular with locals for paddling and playing in the sand. Several rivers, including the Ettrick Burn, run into the bay. At the southern end of the beach, a bird hide provides an excellent spot to observe waders and other seabirds.
Ettrick Bay holds historic significance, having been used as a training ground for troops during the D-day landings. Nearby, a Bronze Age stone circle is a notable point of interest for historians. The bay also features picnic areas, a children's play area, and public toilets.
Visitors to Ettrick Bay can enjoy refreshments at a popular tea-room, which offers home-cooking and cakes. The nearest town is Rothesay, providing easy access to the bay.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 94% |
| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 63% |
| Min temperature | 12°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 22mph | |
The tide at Ettrick Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 6:16 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:31 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Parking next to the beach.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Good water quality
around 8 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 5 miles northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 10 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 11 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 11 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
around 12 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 13 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 14 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 18 miles south as the seagull flies, around 67 miles by road.
around 19 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.
around 19 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 69 miles by road or 48 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 19 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
around 21 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 106 miles by road or 60 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 22 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 56 miles by road.
around 25 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 107 miles by road or 65 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 25 miles south as the seagull flies, around 76 miles by road.
around 25 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 63 miles by road.
Location: Kildavanan
Location type: Rural
Nearest village: Port Bannatyne
OS Grid: NS038661
Coordinates: 55°50'54"N 5°8'2"W
Mapcode: GBR FFP8.52H
What 3 Words: arranger.nuggets.extension
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: PA20 0QX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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