Natural landmarks · North West England
Jock's Bay
In or near Twynholm.
Jock's Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Helen Bowick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Jock's 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
Jock's Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. This coastal area features rugged cliffs and sandy shores, offering scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walking and observing local wildlife. The bay is notable for its geological features and provides a glimpse into the natural beauty of Scotland's coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8172, -4.0826
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG6 4TL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-11103505 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jock's Bay?
- Jock's Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG6 4TL).
- What is Jock's Bay?
- Jock's Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Jock's Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode DG6 4TL.
- How do I get to Jock's Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG6 4TL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.