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Bracken Bay

Bay in Ayrshire

Scotland

Bracken Bay

Kyleston A farm park, complete with a dromedary. Handily placed next door to a holiday camp.
Kyleston Credit: Richard Webb

Bracken Bay is a picturesque bay located on the western coast of Ayrshire, Scotland. It is situated approximately 4 miles south of the town of Girvan and is part of the Firth of Clyde. The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with its sandy beach, clear turquoise waters, and dramatic cliffs.

The bay is surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It offers breathtaking views of the Ailsa Craig, a volcanic island that lies around 10 miles offshore. The bay is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds, including gannets, puffins, and guillemots, making it their home.

Bracken Bay offers a range of recreational activities for visitors. The sandy beach is perfect for sunbathing, picnicking, and building sandcastles. The calm waters make it a great spot for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The rocky cliffs surrounding the bay provide opportunities for rock climbing and hiking.

The bay is easily accessible, with a parking area nearby and a well-maintained footpath leading down to the beach. Facilities such as toilets, a café, and a picnic area are available to ensure visitors' convenience and comfort.

Overall, Bracken Bay is a hidden gem in Ayrshire, offering a tranquil and picturesque setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventurous day out in nature.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.429575/-4.7191714 or Grid Reference NS2818. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kyleston A farm park, complete with a dromedary. Handily placed next door to a holiday camp.
Kyleston
A farm park, complete with a dromedary. Handily placed next door to a holiday camp.
Heads of Ayr Heads of Ayr, viewed from the paddle steamer Waverley, showing Craig Tara holiday village in the background. The headland is an ancient volcanic plug.
Heads of Ayr
Heads of Ayr, viewed from the paddle steamer Waverley, showing Craig Tara holiday village in the background. The headland is an ancient volcanic plug.
Bracken Bay and Heads of Ayr Viewed from the paddle steamer Waverley, with Ayr in the far distance.
Bracken Bay and Heads of Ayr
Viewed from the paddle steamer Waverley, with Ayr in the far distance.
View from Lagg Looking from the coast road, across the farmland and the old railway line, to the Firth of Clyde at Bracken Bay. Arran is clear in the background.
View from Lagg
Looking from the coast road, across the farmland and the old railway line, to the Firth of Clyde at Bracken Bay. Arran is clear in the background.
Firth of Clyde View Looking across the clifftop fields towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran on a beautiful February afternoon.
Firth of Clyde View
Looking across the clifftop fields towards the Firth of Clyde and Arran on a beautiful February afternoon.
Fisherton Farm
Fisherton Farm
Cliffs at Drumbain The spectacular cliff edge and small stony beach near Drumbain, south from Bracken Bay.
Cliffs at Drumbain
The spectacular cliff edge and small stony beach near Drumbain, south from Bracken Bay.
Wind-blasted Trees Wind-blasted trees at the clifftop near Drumbain, on the Firth of Clyde.
Wind-blasted Trees
Wind-blasted trees at the clifftop near Drumbain, on the Firth of Clyde.
Clifftop Field at Drumbain The last field before the cliff edge and the Firth of Clyde. Arran is clear in the background.
Clifftop Field at Drumbain
The last field before the cliff edge and the Firth of Clyde. Arran is clear in the background.
Clifftop at Bracken Bay The edge of the farmland before the steep drop to the Firth of Clyde. Arran is clear in the background.
Clifftop at Bracken Bay
The edge of the farmland before the steep drop to the Firth of Clyde. Arran is clear in the background.
Heads of Ayr Looking NE along Bracken Bay towards the Heads of Ayr, which is a volcanic plug.
Heads of Ayr
Looking NE along Bracken Bay towards the Heads of Ayr, which is a volcanic plug.
Fields and Caravans Looking along the edge of the old railway line, south of the Heads of Ayr.
Fields and Caravans
Looking along the edge of the old railway line, south of the Heads of Ayr.
Goat Fell View Looking across the Firth of Clyde towards Goat Fell from the Brown Carrick Hill Road on a glorious March afternoon.
Goat Fell View
Looking across the Firth of Clyde towards Goat Fell from the Brown Carrick Hill Road on a glorious March afternoon.
Largs and Largs Largs Farm is in the middle distance. The air was so clear that it was nearly possible to see the town of Largs, in North Ayrshire. Snow-covered highland mountains are visible on the skyline.
Largs and Largs
Largs Farm is in the middle distance. The air was so clear that it was nearly possible to see the town of Largs, in North Ayrshire. Snow-covered highland mountains are visible on the skyline.
Largs This is not an active farm nowadays.
Largs
This is not an active farm nowadays.
Grazing Land Sheep grazing on rich farmland at Perryston, just to the south-west of Ayr.
Grazing Land
Sheep grazing on rich farmland at Perryston, just to the south-west of Ayr.
Going To Ayr Looking along the A719 coast road towards Ayr. This is a popular tourist route.
Going To Ayr
Looking along the A719 coast road towards Ayr. This is a popular tourist route.
Bower Hill and Ayr Bay Looking across the edge of Bower Hill, which is a volcanic plug.
Bower Hill and Ayr Bay
Looking across the edge of Bower Hill, which is a volcanic plug.
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Bracken Bay is located at Grid Ref: NS2818 (Lat: 55.429575, Lng: -4.7191714)

Unitary Authority: South Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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