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Stevenston Beach
In or near West Kilbride.
Stevenston Beach — park in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenston · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stevenston Beach, the nearest railway station is Stevenston, located 0.7 km away. Entry to the beach is free. The postcode for sat-nav directions is KA20 3NA.
About
Stevenston Beach is a public park in the United Kingdom. Managed by North Ayrshire. Wikidata describes it as: "park in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6306°, -4.7593°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardeer Beach is a Local Nature Reserve (LNR), located between Stevenston and Saltcoats in Scotland. It is situated on the coast, west of the Stevenston Burn. The park covers an area of 12 ha (81.5 acres), and consists mostly of sand dunes, with an area of coal mining spoil derived from Auchenharvie Colliery No. 5 pit which produced Ladyha' coal. It is ranked as the fifth most important sand dune system in Ayrshire. The dunes are also designated as a wildlife site by the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
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Background
History
The sand dunes lay in the lands of Saltcoats Campbell, belonging to the Campbell's of Dovecothall and later to the Warner's of Ardeer House near Piperheugh on the outskirts of Stevenston. The early OS maps show that a magnesia works was present in the area from 1832. A dwelling known as Summerseat in 1856 extended into the northern part of the dunes, bisected by the railway that forms the present boundary. Railway tracks and tramways associated with the Auchenharvie Colliery pit and its bing or spoil heap extended into the dune slack area until lifted in the 1940s. A Trig Point was positioned on top of this bing. The promenade or sea defence for the railway forms the western boundary of the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.6306, -4.7593
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA20 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Stevenston — 0.7 km
- Opening
- All year
Sources
- wikidata: Q7615541 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stevenston Beach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stevenston beach LNR - geograph.org.uk - 518978.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Stevenson Boys Brigade 125th Anniversary Memorial
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Ardeer Church Of Scotland, Shore Road, Stevenston
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Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston
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Obelisk, Glencairn Street, Stevenston
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stevenston Beach?
- Stevenston Beach is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA20 3NA).
- What is Stevenston Beach?
- Stevenston Beach — park in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Stevenston Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenston, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA20 3NA.
- Who owns Stevenston Beach?
- Stevenston Beach is owned by North Ayrshire Council and operated by North Ayrshire.
- Is Stevenston Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Stevenston Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stevenston Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Stevenston, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA20 3NA.