Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Portkil Bay
In or near Kilcreggan.
Portkil Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
george smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock · 2.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Portkil Bay is a named natural feature in scotland highlands, 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
Portkil Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. This coastal area features rugged cliffs and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walks along the shore or observing local wildlife. The bay exemplifies the dramatic coastal scenery characteristic of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9835, -4.7977
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 0JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Gourock — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11128400 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portkil Bay?
- Portkil Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 0JQ).
- What is Portkil Bay?
- Portkil Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Portkil Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 0JQ.
- How do I get to Portkil Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Gourock, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 0JQ.