Natural landmarks · North West England
Maidenhead Bay
In or near Portpatrick.
Maidenhead Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.6 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Maidenhead 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
Maidenhead Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its scenic waterfront and diverse wildlife, making it a notable feature of the region's landscape. The bay offers opportunities for outdoor activities and nature observation, attracting visitors interested in the area's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8482, -5.1312
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11125856 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dunskey Golf Course
Vineyards · 0.6 km
Portpatrick
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
The Portpatrick
Hotels · 0.8 km
Enoch
Villages · 1.0 km
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.0 km
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
North Harbour
Marinas · 1.0 km
Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 1.1 km
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 1.1 km
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.1 km
Ruins of Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Vineyards · North West England
Dunskey Golf Course
Dunskey Golf Course — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Towns & cities · North West England
Portpatrick
Portpatrick — village in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
The Portpatrick — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 3Harbours & ports · North West England
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — harbour within Portpatrick Harbour in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Maidenhead Bay
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
The Portpatrick — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Sunnymeade Caravan Park
Sunnymeade Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Galloway Point Holiday Park
Galloway Point Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Portpatrick Farm Holidays
Portpatrick Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Stranraer Tandoori
Stranraer Tandoori in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maidenhead Bay?
- Maidenhead Bay is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8DZ).
- What is Maidenhead Bay?
- Maidenhead Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Maidenhead Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8DZ.
- How do I get to Maidenhead Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8DZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.