Beaches · North West England
Cockle Shore Beach
In or near Portpatrick.
Cockle Shore Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cockle Shore Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.9181°, -4.9979°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Cockle Shore Beach is a sandy beach located east of Stranraer, known for its clean environment and opportunities for paddling, fishing, and watching boats. The beach is also popular with windsurfers and kite-surfers, and offers wildlife watching, particularly for sea ducks and gulls during winter.
Place summary
Cockle Shore Beach is a coastal area located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. This beach offers a mix of sandy and rocky terrain typical of the region, providing a natural habitat for various marine life. The surrounding landscape contributes to its character and appeal.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9181, -4.9979
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 2 km
- Official site
- www.thebeachguide.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w963405620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockle Shore Beach?
- Cockle Shore Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8QJ).
- What is Cockle Shore Beach?
- Cockle Shore Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockle Shore Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8QJ.
- Is Cockle Shore Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Cockle Shore Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockle Shore Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8QJ.