Natural landmarks · North West England
Back Bay
Back Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Back Bay is a named natural feature in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Back Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal feature is characterised by its distinctive geological formations and diverse wildlife. The area offers opportunities for observation of local flora and fauna, making it an interesting spot for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect scenic views typical of the region's coastline.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6555, -4.8815
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103595 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Dunnan, Portankill
Vineyards · 0.5 km
Kirkmaiden Church,church & churchyard 500m N of Mull of Galloway Farm
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Maryport Holiday Park
Campsites · 1.7 km
Maryport Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Mull Glen, Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.7 km
Mull Glen, West Tarbet
Vineyards · 1.7 km
East Tarbet Quay, Mull of Galloway
Marinas · 1.8 km
Mull of Galloway
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Dunorroch, West Cairngaan
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Carrickcamrie, West Cairngaan
Vineyards · 2.1 km
Old Mill Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Kennedy's Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
The Dunnan, Portankill
The Dunnan, Portankill — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Kirkmaiden Church,church & churchyard 500m N of Mull of Galloway Farm
Kirkmaiden Church,church & churchyard 500m N of Mull of Galloway Farm — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Maryport Holiday Park
Maryport Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Maryport Bay
Maryport Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Hill forts · North West England
Mull Glen, Hillfort
Mull Glen, Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Mull Glen, West Tarbet
Mull Glen, West Tarbet — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Back Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Maryport Holiday Park
Maryport Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Clashwhannon Holiday Park
Clashwhannon Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
New England Bay
New England Bay — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Ardwell Caravan Park
Ardwell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ardwell Chalets
Ardwell Chalets — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
More natural landmarks in this region
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Statue of Oliver Cromwell
Statue of Oliver Cromwell — Public artwork (statue).
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Dagfields Craft Centre
Dagfields Craft Centre — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Weaver Valley Cruises
Weaver Valley Cruises — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · North West England
Golden Gates
Golden Gates — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Back Bay?
- Back Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9HP).
- What is Back Bay?
- Back Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Back Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9HP.
- How do I get to Back Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9HP. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.