Woodland Bay

Bay in Ayrshire

Scotland

Woodland Bay

Monument on Byne Hill Decrepit monument on hillside near Girvan
Monument on Byne Hill Credit: Chris Wimbush

Woodland Bay is a picturesque bay located in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is situated on the west coast of the country, approximately 5 miles south of the town of Ayr. The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

Surrounded by rolling green hills and backed by dense woodlands, Woodland Bay offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the Firth of Clyde. The bay itself is a long stretch of sandy beach that extends for over a mile, providing ample space for leisurely walks, sunbathing, and picnicking.

The bay is also home to a variety of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and even the occasional dolphin or porpoise. Nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers will find plenty to explore in the surrounding woodlands and rocky cliffs.

Woodland Bay is well-equipped with facilities to cater to visitors' needs. There are car parks and public toilets available nearby, ensuring convenient access for those traveling by car. The bay is also easily accessible by public transport, with regular bus services connecting it to neighboring towns.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Woodland Bay offers opportunities for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding. The bay is also a popular spot for fishing, with anglers often seen casting their lines from the beach or rocks.

Overall, Woodland Bay is a hidden gem on the Ayrshire coast, offering a peaceful retreat and a chance to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of Scotland.

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Woodland Bay Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.22143/-4.8712601 or Grid Reference NX1795. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Monument on Byne Hill Decrepit monument on hillside near Girvan
Monument on Byne Hill
Decrepit monument on hillside near Girvan
Shalloch Hill and cemetery
Shalloch Hill and cemetery
Ardmillan Castle Holiday Park Sited on the A77 just south of Girvan
Ardmillan Castle Holiday Park
Sited on the A77 just south of Girvan
Rocky shoreline at Black Neuk, south of Girvan Ailsa Craig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX0199">NX0199</a> dominates the horizon.
Rocky shoreline at Black Neuk, south of Girvan
Ailsa Craig NX0199 dominates the horizon.
Woodland Bay, south of Girvan Ailsa Craig <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX0199">NX0199</a> dominates the horizon.
Woodland Bay, south of Girvan
Ailsa Craig NX0199 dominates the horizon.
Horse Rock, south of Girvan
Horse Rock, south of Girvan
Small reservoir south of Girvan Popular with anglers. Byne Hill <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/NX1794">NX1794</a> in the background.
Small reservoir south of Girvan
Popular with anglers. Byne Hill NX1794 in the background.
Cemetery south of Girvan
Cemetery south of Girvan
Girvan - home of Ailsa Craig! A fine brick sculpture on the roundabout where the A77 and A714 join on the southern edge of Girvan.
Girvan - home of Ailsa Craig!
A fine brick sculpture on the roundabout where the A77 and A714 join on the southern edge of Girvan.
Lodge on the drive to Glendoune On the edge of Girvan.
Lodge on the drive to Glendoune
On the edge of Girvan.
Woodlands Bay Looking across bay towards Girvan.
Woodlands Bay
Looking across bay towards Girvan.
Ardmillan Castle Holiday Park Viewed from the lodge on the A77.
Ardmillan Castle Holiday Park
Viewed from the lodge on the A77.
Ainslie Manor Nursing Home Built right on the coast to the south of Girvan.
Ainslie Manor Nursing Home
Built right on the coast to the south of Girvan.
Small reservoir south of Girvan On the A714. Very popular with anglers.
Small reservoir south of Girvan
On the A714. Very popular with anglers.
Ainslie Manor Nursing Home Situated right on the coast on the A77 south of Girvan.
Ainslie Manor Nursing Home
Situated right on the coast on the A77 south of Girvan.
Shingle beach near Girvan
Shingle beach near Girvan
Shallochpark Roundabout Where the A77 enters Girvan from the south, viewed from the Cauld Shore picnic site. Doune Hill is visible in the background.
Shallochpark Roundabout
Where the A77 enters Girvan from the south, viewed from the Cauld Shore picnic site. Doune Hill is visible in the background.
The Cauld Shore Looking south from the picnic site at Girvan's Cauld Shore on a fine but cool February morning.
The Cauld Shore
Looking south from the picnic site at Girvan's Cauld Shore on a fine but cool February morning.
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Woodland Bay is located at Grid Ref: NX1795 (Lat: 55.22143, Lng: -4.8712601)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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