Beaches · North West England
Mersehead Sands
Mersehead Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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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
Mersehead Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.8789°, -3.7233°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Mersehead Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG5. This coastal area is known for its natural beauty and ecological significance, providing a habitat for various wildlife species. The beach is part of the larger Mersehead Nature Reserve.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8789, -3.7233
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG5 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: w880541660 (ODbL)
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Waterfalls · 1.5 km
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Nearby
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Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Watermills · North West England
Barnhourie Mill, Sandyhills
Barnhourie Mill, Sandyhills — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · North West England
Colvend Golf Course
Colvend Golf Course — golf course in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Caves · North West England
Needles Eye (Natural Rock Arch)
Needles Eye (Natural Rock Arch) — cave in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · North West England
Torrs Hill
Torrs Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Waterfalls · North West England
Backburn waterfall
Backburn waterfall — waterfall in scotland lowlands.
Where to eat & stay near Mersehead Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park
Sandyhills Bay Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site
Castle Point Caravan and Camping Site — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Coastal Kippford
Coastal Kippford — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Kippford Holiday Park
Kippford Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park
Islecroft Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Camping Beeswing
Camping Beeswing — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn
The Old Smugglers Inn, 13 Main Street, 9, Auchencairn in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright
Masonic Arms, 19 Castle Street, Kirkcudbright in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mersehead Sands?
- Mersehead Sands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG5 4NZ).
- What is Mersehead Sands?
- Mersehead Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mersehead Sands?
- Drivers can use postcode DG5 4NZ.
- Is Mersehead Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Mersehead Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mersehead Sands?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG5 4NZ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.