Beaches · North West England
Portpatrick Beach
In or near Portpatrick.
Portpatrick Beach 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 9.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Portpatrick Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.8411°, -5.1169°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Portpatrick Beach features the ruins of the old parish church, built in 1628-29, which served the local community until 1842. Visitors can explore the historical church and its adjacent graveyard, which contains monuments referencing various shipwrecks in the area.
Place summary
Portpatrick Beach is a coastal area located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. This beach features scenic views and is known for its rugged shoreline and sandy stretches. It serves as a popular spot for walking and enjoying coastal activities.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8411, -5.1169
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 8JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 9.6 km
- Official site
- www.portpatrickchurchyard.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1127377342 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Portpatrick
Villages · 0.0 km
South Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Portpatrick Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 0.1 km
Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Marinas · 0.1 km
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Historic churches · 0.2 km
North Harbour
Marinas · 0.2 km
Portpatrick, St Patrick Street, Old Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Ruins of Portpatrick Old Parish Kirk
Historic houses · 0.2 km
USAAF Douglas C-47A Skytrain 42-93038 Portpatrick Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Inner Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Harbours & ports · 0.2 km
The Portpatrick
Hotels · 0.4 km
Nearby
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South Harbour
harbour within the outer harbour of Portpatrick Harbour, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
📷 3Lighthouses · North West England
Portpatrick Lighthouse
Portpatrick Lighthouse — lighthouse in Portpatrick, Scotland.
📷 5📷 5Marinas · North West England
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour
Outer Harbour, Portpatrick Harbour — a marina in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick
Old Parish Church Churchyard, St Patrick Street, Portpatrick — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Portpatrick Beach
Places to stay
📷 6Hotels · North West England
The Portpatrick
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Galloway Point Holiday Park
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Castle Bay Holiday & Residential Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Portpatrick Farm Holidays
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portpatrick Beach?
- Portpatrick Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 8JR).
- What is Portpatrick Beach?
- Portpatrick Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portpatrick Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 8JR.
- Is Portpatrick Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Portpatrick Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portpatrick Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 8JR. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.