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Kilchattan Bay

Argyll and Bute, Scotland


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Kilchattan Bay is a picturesque destination located on the Isle of Bute, within the Firth of Clyde. .

Kilchattan Bay is a large and sheltered sandy bay situated near the tip of the Isle of Bute. The bay boasts a wide, sandy beach with some pebbly areas, offering stunning views of the mouth of the Upper Firth of Forth. On a clear day, visitors can enjoy excellent views of the mountainous Clyde Muirshiel National Park on the mainland and the Island of Great Cumbrae.

The beach at Kilchattan Bay is subject to the tides, with wide sand flats and rock pools exposed at low tide. Conversely, at high tide, the beach is mostly covered. The bay is protected from westerly winds by a steep hill known as Suidhe Chattan, making it a sheltered spot for visitors.

A jetty next to the village of Kilchattan Bay provides an ideal spot for a family picnic, with panoramic views, parking spaces, and toilets. The beach can be easily accessed via a slipway. The village itself offers a range of facilities, including a hotel and restaurant overlooking the bay, as well as a village shop.

Bay Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 98%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 94%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 12°C
Wind 23mph

The tide at Kilchattan Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:37 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:06 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Detailed weather and tides »

Recommended holiday cottages near Kilchattan Bay

Things to do and see in the area

St Blane's Chapel (1.4 miles)
Mount Stuart (2.5 miles)
On Your Bike! Millport (3.7 miles)
Mapes Of Millport (3.8 miles)
Cathedral of the Isles (3.9 miles)
Ascog Hall Fernery and Garden (4.6 miles)
Portencross Castle (6.2 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Kilchattan Bay

Location type: Rural

OS Grid: NS101555

Coordinates: 55°45'22"N 5°1'37"W

Mapcode: GBR FFZH.L27

What 3 Words: segregate.logbook.listening

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 9NP

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