Breddock Bay

Bay in Wigtownshire

Scotland

Breddock Bay

The west shore of The Rhins Bay House in view, just right of centre. — The west shore of The Rhins Credit: David Purchase

Breddock Bay is a picturesque bay located in Wigtownshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the country, it offers stunning views of the Irish Sea and is known for its natural beauty and tranquility. The bay is nestled between rolling hills and cliffs, creating a dramatic backdrop for visitors and locals alike.

The bay itself is a small inlet, with a curved sandy beach that stretches for approximately half a mile. The sand is soft and golden, perfect for long walks or relaxing picnics. At low tide, the bay reveals numerous rock pools, which are teeming with marine life, making it a popular spot for children and nature enthusiasts.

Breddock Bay is also home to a diverse range of wildlife. Birdwatchers will find a haven here, as the bay attracts a variety of seabirds, including gulls, cormorants, and even the occasional puffin. The surrounding cliffs provide nesting sites for these birds, making it an ideal location for bird watching.

The bay is easily accessible by car, with a small parking area located nearby. There are also public transport options available, with regular buses running to and from Wigtownshire. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the beach, take a dip in the clear waters, or simply soak up the peaceful atmosphere.

Overall, Breddock Bay is a hidden gem on Scotland's western coast, offering visitors a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse themselves in the beauty of nature. Whether it's a family day out or a quiet retreat, this bay has something to offer for everyone.

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Breddock Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.693688/-4.9637379 or Grid Reference NX0937. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The west shore of The Rhins

Bay House in view, just right of centre.

David Purchase

Bay House

The bay is Portencorkrie. The west side of the Rhins is wild and there is a gale blowing out to sea.

Richard Webb

Bay House, Portencorkrie

An idyllic traditional Galloway cottage above Portencorkrie Bay.

Jeff Wells

Southbound on the Rhins of Galloway

Rockhopping on the way into the mouth of Clanyard bay

Tony Page

North End Portencorkrie Bay

The beach side house is now boarded up and abandoned.

Barry Boxer

Towards Barncorkrie Moor

The gorse on the hillside glows brightly against the new spring grass in the sheep pasture.

Barry Boxer

Barncorkrie Farm

With Barncorkrie Moor behind and the minor road to Inshanks Fell in front.

Barry Boxer

Fields towards Cairn Fell

With Barncorkrie Moor to left.

Barry Boxer

Laggantalluch Head

Laggantalluch Head from the south, taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan round the Mull of Galloway.

Douglas Wilcox

Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head

Yellow Horse caves, Laggantalluch Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head

Cave of the Saddle, Gounie Head, taken on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Breddock Bay

Breddock Bay taken on a sea kayak trip from East Tarbet to port Logan

Douglas Wilcox

Craig of Dolt

Craig of Dolt is composed of vertical and folded strata of greywacke, a sedimentary rock. The photo was taken in the vicinity of a delightfully named Gobawhilkin, while on a sea kayaking trip from East Tarbet to Port Logan.

Douglas Wilcox

Cairn, Barncorkrie Moor

A rather neat cairn on the summit of the moor overlooking Barncorkrie. Another, nearby, is named the Cairn of Dolt, but I didn't go there.

Jonathan Wilkins

$Granite scenery Portencorkrie gives its name to the intrusion of granodiorite whose outcrops are centred on the bay and nearby headlands. The weathering profile of the granitic rock which is highly jointed and fractured makes a very different local topography. In the background are Bay House and Knockencule.$

Granite scenery

Portencorkrie gives its name to the intrusion of granodiorite whose outcrops are centred on the bay and nearby headlands. The weathering profile of the granitic rock which is highly jointed and fractured makes a very different local topography. In the background are Bay House and Knockencule.

Jonathan Wilkins

Carlin House Bay

A small bay eroded along the strike of the rather deformed rocks of the turbiditic greywackes of the Clanyard Bay Formation (Gala Group, Silurian). Much interest attaches to the deformation style and stratigraphy of this area, but I did not climb down from the grassy col between the larger and smaller bays.

Jonathan Wilkins