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Monreith Beach

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland


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Monreith Beach, located in Scotland, is a popular destination for beachgoers and outdoor enthusiasts, offering a long sandy beach, rocky pools, and scenic coastal walks. .

Monreith Beach forms a long, wide, sandy beach backed by a rocky area and cliffs which lead up to the small village of Monreith. The beach is popular for swimming in the summer and fishing throughout the year.

The beach offers a range of activities, including swimming, fishing, and exploring the many rock pools and caves that line the coastline. One of the most famous caves in the area is known as "Butcher's Cave". The beach is also a popular spot for walkers, particularly at low tide when large stretches of sand are exposed.

The coastline is home to a variety of bird species, and visitors may be able to spot many different types of birds during their visit. Historic Barsalloch Fort can be found just to the north of the beach.

There is some roadside parking available at the eastern end of the beach, which is reached down a long flight of steps.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 22mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 93%
Min temperature 10°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Monreith Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:56 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:47 PM.

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St Ninians Cave (5 miles)

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Location: Monreith

Location type: Village

OS Grid: NX357406

Coordinates: 54°44'3"N 4°33'7"W

Mapcode: GBR HJ46.1LC

What 3 Words: activity.cook.passwords

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: Dumfries and Galloway

Nearest postcode: DG8 9LJ

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