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Viewpoints · Central Scotland

the Beak'

In or near Langbank.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

the Beak' is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Dumbarton Foreshore - geograph.org.uk - 2586798

James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Dumbarton East · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit The Beak, the nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is G82 1JJ, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

the Beak' is a named viewpoint in the Scottish Highlands, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. It sits within the West Dunbartonshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.8 km away. Postcode area G82.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Beaker Girls is a British children's television series that premiered on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on 13 December 2021. The series follows on from the events of its predecessors, The Story of Tracy Beaker, Tracy Beaker Returns, The Dumping Ground and My Mum Tracy Beaker. It sees Dani Harmer reprise her role as Tracy Beaker and Emma Maggie Davies return as her daughter Jess. Lisa Coleman and Montanna Thompson also returned, as well as several cast members from My Mum Tracy Beaker. In August 2022, Dani Harmer posted on her Instagram that filming for the second series had finished. The BBC confirmed that Series 2 would be the final series of the My Mum Tracy Beaker/Beaker Girls boxset for now. It began airing on 13 January 2023 and concluded on 31 March.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9370, -4.5625
Postcode
G82 1JJ
Parliamentary constituency
West Dunbartonshire
Phone
+44 131 6688800
Nearest railway station
Dumbarton East0.8 km

Sources

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Crane bastion

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White Tower Crag

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Where to eat & stay near the Beak'

Places to stay

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Hotels · Central Scotland

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Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Lomond Woods Holiday Park

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Hostels · Central Scotland

Time out

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Beak'?
the Beak' is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1JJ).
What is the Beak'?
the Beak' is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to the Beak'?
The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 1JJ.
Is the Beak' free to visit?
Yes, the Beak' is free to enter.
How do I get to the Beak'?
The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1JJ.