Hairyhorroch

Bay in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Hairyhorroch

Portpatrick Bowling Green Taken from near the Clubhouse — Portpatrick Bowling Green Credit: Mrs W J Sutherland

Hairyhorroch is a small bay located in Wigtownshire, a historic county in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. The bay is situated on the western coast of the country, approximately 5 miles south of the town of Wigtown.

Hairyhorroch is known for its picturesque beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The bay is characterized by its stunning sandy beach, which stretches for about 1.5 miles along the coastline. The beach is backed by rolling dunes covered in wild grass and heather, providing a natural barrier between the beach and the surrounding landscape.

The bay is flanked by rocky outcrops and cliffs, which offer breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. These cliffs also provide nesting sites for various seabirds, making Hairyhorroch a popular spot for birdwatching.

The bay is relatively secluded and untouched by commercial development, making it an ideal destination for those seeking peace and solitude. It is a haven for nature lovers, with opportunities for coastal walks, wildlife spotting, and beachcombing.

Access to Hairyhorroch is relatively straightforward, with a small car park available nearby. Visitors can also reach the bay via public transport, with a regular bus service connecting it to nearby towns and villages. However, facilities such as toilets and shops are limited, so visitors are advised to come prepared.

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Hairyhorroch Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.853171/-5.1395949 or Grid Reference NW9855. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Portpatrick Bowling Green

Taken from near the Clubhouse

Mrs W J Sutherland

Derelict radio station

Becoming more derelict over the years.

Mrs W J Sutherland

Portpatrick

From the coast path to the north west, the start of the Southern Upland Way to Cockburnspath on the east coast.

Andy Stephenson

Across Port Kale to Catebraid, near Portpatrick

The inlet is the bottom of Dunskey Glen. The headland is near the start of the Southern Upland Way.

David Hawgood

Dunskey Glen, near Portpatrick

David Hawgood

A tribute to the Lifeboatmen of Portpatrick

This is in memory of the Lifeboatmen of Portpatrick who, in January 1953, risked their lives to save the passengers and crew of the BR/S Princess Victoria during The Great Storm.

andy

Car park at south end of Portpatrick Harbour

Car park at south end of Portpatrick Harbour.

andy

Portpatrick

This is a panoramic view on Portpatrick. Four pictures were used for this view and were stitched together using Panavue.

andy

Lighthouse on Black Head, Wigtonshire

Seen from the cliff top path of the Southern Upland Way from Portpatrick heading North.

Uncredited

Killantringan Fell near Portpatrick

The small hill Killantringan Fell (464 feet) situated south of the Southern Upland Way road to Killantringan Lighthouse.

Colin McDonald

Killantringan Bay, Knock Bay and House of Knock, near Portpatrick

In the foreground you see Killantringan Bay. The large white house on the cliff top is House of Knock and below it is Knock Bay. Basically, it is all the same bay, but split into two halves and with different names.

Colin McDonald

Killantringan Lighthouse and foghorn, Black Head near Portpatrick

This photo is almost the same as the one already submitted, but taken on a stormy winter day. This photo also shows the foghorn. The bay in front of the lighthouse is called Portamaggie where a cargo ship named "Craiganlet" was grounded on rocks and shipwrecked in 1982. The remains can still be seen protruding from the sea.

Colin McDonald

Craig Anthony (90 metres) near Killantringan lighthouse.

A steep rocky crag named Craig Anthony near Killantringan lighthouse, South West Scotland.

Colin McDonald

Portavaddie Bay South of Killantringan Lighthouse

Portavaddie Bay, South of Killantringan lighthouse and passed by on the Southern Upland Way towards Portpatrick.

Colin McDonald

Port Kale and Port Mora Bays from Catebraid near Portpatrick

Port Kale (foreground) and Port Mora (known locally as Sandeel Bay) Bays near Portpatrick. This location covers three ordnance survey squares but I have chosen the furthest away for the location.

Colin McDonald