Beaches · North West England
Wig Sands
Wig Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wig Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.9724°, -5.0607°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Wig Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. This coastal area is characterised by its natural sandy shoreline, offering a tranquil environment typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9724, -5.0607
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 0NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: w59164906 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Corsewall Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Graveyard and Well, St Columba's Old Parish Church, Kirkcolm
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Corsewall House
Manor houses · 1.2 km
Kirkcolm
Villages · 1.2 km
Church of Scotland, Ervie-Kirkcolm Parish Church, Church Road, Kirkcolm
Historic churches · 1.5 km
Kirkcolm Cemetery
Cemeteries · 1.6 km
Settlements and roundhouses
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Settlements and roundhouses
Archaeological sites · 1.7 km
Clachan Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Lochryan Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.9 km
Cairnryan Harbour
Harbours & ports · 2.0 km
Lochryan Church And Burial-Ground
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Corsewall Bridge
Corsewall Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Graveyard and Well, St Columba's Old Parish Church, Kirkcolm
Graveyard and Well, St Columba's Old Parish Church, Kirkcolm — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · North West England
Corsewall House
Corsewall House — a manor in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · North West England
Church of Scotland, Ervie-Kirkcolm Parish Church, Church Road, Kirkcolm
Church of Scotland, Ervie-Kirkcolm Parish Church, Church Road, Kirkcolm — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cemeteries · North West England
Kirkcolm Cemetery
Kirkcolm Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Wig Sands
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Wig Bay Holiday Park
Wig Bay Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Cairnryan Heights Holiday Park
Cairnryan Heights Holiday Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Low Glengyre Farm Certified Location
Low Glengyre Farm Certified Location — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
North Rhinns Camping
North Rhinns Camping — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Drumlochart Caravan Park
Drumlochart Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Ryanbay Holiday and Residential Park
Ryanbay Holiday and Residential Park — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Stranraer Tandoori
Stranraer Tandoori in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wig Sands?
- Wig Sands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 0NT).
- What is Wig Sands?
- Wig Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wig Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG9 0NT.
- Is Wig Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Wig Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wig Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 0NT.