Portpatrick (Outer Harbour) Beach

Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway

Portpatrick is a small town with a sheltered harbour containing some sandy areas at low tide.

Beach Type

Harbour

Facilities

Portpatrick is a small resort town with some shops
Cafes
Restaurants and pubs
The harbour has berths for pleasure craft

Activities

Boating
Or simply exploring the town and enjoying the views

Nature and Wildlife

Portpatrick is the start of the southern uplands way.

Parking

There are two car parks in the town.

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Location

Nearest town: Stranraer
County: Dumfries and Galloway
Latitude/Longitude: 54.8415, -5.11976
Postcode: DG9 8AN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Head for Stranraer then follow the A77 to portpatrick.

Nearest Railway Stations

Stranraer (Approx. 6 miles away)

Tourist Information

Stranraer TIC Burns House. Harbour St Stranraer Wigtownshire DG9 7RD. 01776 702595

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Stranraer

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