Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
South Bay
In or near West Kilbride.
South Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Town · 0.8 km
- Dog-friendly
About
South 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
South Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Highlands. Characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, it offers a striking example of the area's natural beauty. Visitors can expect dramatic cliffs and a variety of wildlife typical of the region. The bay is a notable spot for those interested in coastal landscapes and the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6335, -4.8084
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA22 8DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Ardrossan Town — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11128376 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
South Beach
Beaches · 0.5 km
Barony Church of Scotland, Arran Place, Ardrossan
Historic churches · 0.7 km
HMS Dasher Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Ardrossan War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan
Historic pubs · 0.8 km
St Peter-in-Chains Roman Catholic Church
Historic churches · 0.8 km
Lyric Theatre
Theatres · 0.8 km
Premier Leisure Cinemas
Theatres · 0.9 km
Macfadzean's Monument
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Obelisk (also known as Macfadzean's Monument), Castle Hill, Ardrossan
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
stele
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Ardrossan Castle
Castles · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 4📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Barony Church of Scotland, Arran Place, Ardrossan
Barony Church of Scotland, Arran Place, Ardrossan — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
HMS Dasher Memorial
HMS Dasher Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Ardrossan War Memorial
Ardrossan War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Peter-in-Chains Roman Catholic Church
St Peter-in-Chains Roman Catholic Church — church in Ardrossan, UK.
Where to eat & stay near South Bay
Places to stay
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Sandylands Holiday Park
Sandylands Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Glenview Caravan Park
Glenview Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Waterside Caravan Park
Waterside Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Eglinton Camping and Touring Site
Eglinton Camping and Touring Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Crosbie Towers
Crosbie Towers — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan
Nichols Bar, 19 Harbour Street, 17, Ardrossan in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston
Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands
Braidwoods
Braidwoods — a restaurant in scotland highlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine
Public House, Lawthorn, Irvine in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Bay?
- South Bay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA22 8DP).
- What is South Bay?
- South Bay — a natural feature in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to South Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA22 8DP.
- How do I get to South Bay?
- The nearest railway station is Ardrossan Town, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA22 8DP.