Natural landmarks · North West England
Cairnhead Bay
Cairnhead Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Cairnhead 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
Cairnhead Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged coastline and distinctive geological formations typical of the region. The bay offers scenic views and opportunities for coastal walks, attracting visitors interested in nature and outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7182, -4.3557
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 8JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103580 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Cairnhead Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Garlieston Lodge Caravan Site
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Garlieston Caravan Club Site
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Auchenlarie Holiday Park
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Mossyard Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
The Harbour Inn, 18, 19 South Crescent, Garlieston
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Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairnhead Bay?
- Cairnhead Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 8JG).
- What is Cairnhead Bay?
- Cairnhead Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cairnhead Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 8JG.
- How do I get to Cairnhead Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 8JG. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.