Villages · North West England
Sandhead
In or near Portpatrick.
Sandhead — a village in scotland lowlands.
Ann Cook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Place summary
Sandhead is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a coastal setting with views of the surrounding landscape. The village is characterised by its quiet atmosphere and proximity to the shore, making it a typical representation of the region's rural communities. Visitors can expect a peaceful environment, with opportunities for coastal walks and local exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8082, -4.9619
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 9JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638586 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Balgreggan Motte
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Balgreggan Motte
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Sands Of Luce Holiday Park
Campsites · 0.9 km
Sandhead Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Ardwell Mill
Watermills · 1.4 km
standing stone 180m ESE of South Cairnweil
Windmills · 1.8 km
Windmill, Stoneykirk
Windmills · 2.3 km
Kirkmadrine Church and Burial-ground
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Kirkmadrine, site of Kirkmadrine Church
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Kirkmadrine Stones
Archaeological sites · 2.3 km
McTaggart Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Stoneykirk
Villages · 3.3 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · North West England
Balgreggan Motte
Balgreggan Motte — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North West England
Balgreggan Motte
Balgreggan Motte — archaeological in scotland lowlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Sands Of Luce Holiday Park
Sands Of Luce Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Natural landmarks · North West England
Sandhead Bay
Sandhead Bay — a natural feature in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Watermills · North West England
Ardwell Mill
Ardwell Mill — category C listed building-listed watermill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · North West England
standing stone 180m ESE of South Cairnweil
standing stone 180m ESE of South Cairnweil — a post mill in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sandhead
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Sands Of Luce Holiday Park
Sands Of Luce Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ardwell Chalets
Ardwell Chalets — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Ardwell Caravan Park
Ardwell Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Portpatrick Farm Holidays
Portpatrick Farm Holidays — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
New England Bay
New England Bay — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North West England
Knockinaam Lodge
Knockinaam Lodge — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Stranraer Tandoori
Stranraer Tandoori in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandhead?
- Sandhead is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 9JH).
- What is Sandhead?
- Sandhead — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Sandhead?
- Drivers can use postcode DG9 9JH.
- How do I get to Sandhead?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 9JH. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.