Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Castle Bay
In or near Skelmorlie.
Castle Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 0.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, 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
Castle Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its striking coastal scenery, it offers dramatic cliffs and expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its rugged beauty and is a notable spot for observing local wildlife. Visitors can explore the shoreline and enjoy the natural features that define this part of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7884, -4.8700
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 0.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11128383 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Picture Pavilion
Theatres · 0.4 km
War Memorial, Largs
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Dunn Memorial Hall
Memorials & monuments · 0.5 km
St John's Church of Scotland, Bath Street, Largs
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Clark Memorial Parish Church
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Clark Memorial Church
Historic churches · 0.6 km
George Cinema
Theatres · 0.7 km
Largs Museum
Museums · 0.7 km
Skelmorlie Aisle
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Pier, Largs
Piers · 0.8 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Campbell Memorial Fountain
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane Memorial
Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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War Memorial, Largs
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Dunn Memorial Hall
Dunn Memorial Hall — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
St John's Church of Scotland, Bath Street, Largs
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Where to eat & stay near Castle Bay
Places to stay
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Garrison Motorhome Site
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Millport Holiday Park
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Westbourne House Caravan Park
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Crosbie Towers
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Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
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📷 5Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands
Braidwoods
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Smugglers Tavern, 53, 55 Eglinton Street, Beith
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan
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📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Bay?
- Castle Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8DR).
- What is Castle Bay?
- Castle Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Castle Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8DR.
- How do I get to Castle Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8DR.