Natural landmarks · North West England
Balcary Bay
Balcary Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Darrin Antrobus — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Balcary 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.
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Place summary
Balcary Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. Known for its scenic coastal views, the bay features a mixture of rocky outcrops and sandy stretches. It is a notable area for walking and wildlife observation, making it a point of interest for nature enthusiasts. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling hills and coastal vegetation.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8281, -3.8345
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 1QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103450 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Balcary Bay
Places to stay
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Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park
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Lochside Caravan and Camping Site
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balcary Bay?
- Balcary Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 1QZ).
- What is Balcary Bay?
- Balcary Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Balcary Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 1QZ.
- How do I get to Balcary Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 1QZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.