Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Picnic site
Toilets
Childrens play area
Restaurants
The surrounding area has shops and hotels
There is a promenade

Activities

There is a golf course and cycle routes nearby
There is an activity cntre and karting near the beach
This is a good spot for angling

Nature and Wildlife

if walking northwards along the beach it is possible to cross the Pow burn at low-tide although you may well get your feet wet.

Parking

Two car parks. right on the beach.

Water Quality

Acceptable

Lifeguard

No

Dogs

Dogs allowed.

Location

Nearest town: Ayr
County: South Ayrshire
Latitude/Longitude: 55.5014, -4.6212
Postcode: KA9 1QN
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Head down the A77 from Glasgow. Turn right on the A7 then left into Monkton and Prestwick.

Public Transport

The X77 bus service leaves Glasgow Buchanan station and visits Prestwick.

Nearest Railway Stations

Prestwick Town (Less than half a mile away)
Prestwick International Airport (Less than a mile away)
Newton-on-Ayr (Approx. 2 miles away)
Ayr (Approx. 3 miles away)
Troon (Approx. 3 miles away)

Tourist Information

Ayr TIC 22. Sandgate Ayr Ayrshire KA7 1BW. 01292 678100

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Ayr