Natural landmarks · North West England
Drum Bay
Drum Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Drum 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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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drum Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged coastline and scenic views that are characteristic of the region. The bay is notable for its coastal ecosystems and offers opportunities for wildlife observation. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment ideal for walking and exploring the natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9421, -3.5852
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103432 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drum Bay?
- Drum Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8DL).
- What is Drum Bay?
- Drum Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Drum Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8DL.
- Is Drum Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Drum Bay is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Drum Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8DL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.