Photo of Lady Bay Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Lady Bay Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Lady Bay Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Lady Bay Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Lady Bay Beach located in natural area

Photo of Lady Bay Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.2

Good

Lady Bay Beach

Kirkcolm, United Kingdom

#305 out of 570 in England

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Good for swimming Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Kirkcolm • 3.2 km

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About

Lady Bay Beach is located on the Lake Ryan and it is in the 19th place out of 29 beaches in the Dumfries and Galloway region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Lady Bay Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

Lady Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is located outside the Kirkcolm settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Lady Bay Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+19 ^o C +11 ^o C

Air temperature

8.7 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kirkcolm • 3.2 km

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Localities

Nearest

Kirkcolm • 3.2km

Transport

Airport

CAL • 61.7km

Bus Station

Rail Station • 31.3km

Train Station

Barrhill • 22.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Lady Bay Beach?

The coastline of Lady Bay Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Lady Bay Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Lady Bay Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Lady Bay Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Lady Bay Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Lady Bay Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Lady Bay Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Lady Bay Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Lady Bay Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Lady Bay Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Lady Bay Beach.

How far is the Lady Bay Beach from parking?

The Lady Bay Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Lady Bay Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Lady Bay Beach is July. Its average value reaches 19°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 5°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Lady Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Lady Bay Beach (Dumfries and Galloway) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.