Beaches · Scottish Lowlands
Machrihanish Beach
Machrihanish Beach — beach in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Machrihanish Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4236°, -5.7332°.
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Place summary
Machrihanish Beach is a coastal stretch located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode PA28. Known for its expansive sands and scenic views, it serves as a popular spot for walking and water sports. The beach is also notable for its proximity to the nearby Machrihanish Golf Club.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4236, -5.7332
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q105957057 (CC0)
- commons: Macrihanish Beach - geograph.org.uk - 1007860.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kilkivin Old Parish Church
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Kilkivan, Old Parish Church and graveyard
Historic churches · 1.4 km
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Cnoc Sabhail Dun
Cnoc Sabhail Dun — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Lowlands
Machrihanish Hillfort
Machrihanish Hillfort — a hill fort in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Lowlands
Cnocan Sithean Cairn
Cnocan Sithean Cairn — a burial mound in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Cnocan Sithean Cairn
Cnocan Sithean Cairn — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
Where to eat & stay near Machrihanish Beach
Places to stay
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Royal Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Peninver Sands Holiday Park
Peninver Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Peninver Sands Holiday Park
Peninver Sands Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 2Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Killegruer Caravan and Campsite
Killegruer Caravan and Campsite — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Carradale Bay Caravan Park
Carradale Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
40 Main Street, Campbeltown
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📷 5Cafés · Scottish Lowlands
Glenbarr Abbey - Clan Macalister Museum & Tea Room
Glenbarr Abbey - Clan Macalister Museum & Tea Room — a café in scotland highlands.
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Machrihanish Beach?
- Machrihanish Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6PX).
- What is Machrihanish Beach?
- Machrihanish Beach — beach in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Machrihanish Beach?
- Drivers can use postcode PA28 6PX.
- Is Machrihanish Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Machrihanish Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Machrihanish Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6PX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.