Isle Mouth

Bay in Kirkcudbrightshire

Scotland

Isle Mouth

Inlet, Knockbrex Bay Rock outcrops, almost covered by turf, at the side of an inlet on Knockbrex Bay. Knockbrex House can be seen over the coastal fields. — Inlet, Knockbrex Bay Credit: Jonathan Wilkins

Isle Mouth is a picturesque bay located in Kirkcudbrightshire, a historic county in southwestern Scotland. Situated on the Solway Firth, this bay offers stunning views of the surrounding natural landscape. The bay is named after the nearby Isle of Hestan, which can be seen at low tide.

The bay at Isle Mouth is known for its sandy beach, which stretches for approximately 2 kilometers along the shore. The beach is popular with locals and tourists alike, offering a peaceful and serene setting for relaxation and leisure activities. The clear waters of the bay also provide opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and other water sports.

The area surrounding Isle Mouth is rich in wildlife, making it a haven for nature lovers. The bay is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, as it is home to a diverse range of bird species, including oystercatchers, redshanks, and curlews. The mudflats and salt marshes in the area also attract a variety of migratory birds throughout the year.

In addition to its natural beauty, Isle Mouth is steeped in history. The nearby town of Kirkcudbright, known as the "Artist Town" due to its artistic heritage, is just a short distance away. Visitors can explore the town's art galleries, museums, and historic buildings, providing an insight into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Overall, Isle Mouth is a hidden gem in Kirkcudbrightshire, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical charm. It is a must-visit destination for those seeking tranquility and a connection with nature.

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Isle Mouth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.825063/-4.2185896 or Grid Reference NX5750. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inlet, Knockbrex Bay

Rock outcrops, almost covered by turf, at the side of an inlet on Knockbrex Bay. Knockbrex House can be seen over the coastal fields.

Jonathan Wilkins

Folded strata

Rock outcrops on the shore are bedded greywackes belonging to the Kirkmaiden Formation, of Silurian (Llandovery) age. Their hardness and resistance to erosion is due to their state of metamorphism through deep burial during continental collision. The folding demonstrated here was caused by differential movement along faults separating adjacent slices of sediments as they were scraped off a descending oceanic plate (an "accretionary prism").

Jonathan Wilkins

Upright strata

Large areas of the foreshore here comprise vertically disposed beds of Silurian greywacke which show only gentle folding. See also NX5749 : Folded strata for an interpretation of the disposition and nature of the rocks here.

Jonathan Wilkins

Coastal pasture, Knockbrex

Richard Webb

Murray's Isle South

Taken far out from Carrick Bay, at the turn of a Spring Low Tide, late on a September evening 2023. The predicted tide height for low water was 1.8m. It was possible to walk further out to the isle although slightly deeper than my wellingtons would allow.

Steve Houldsworth

Low tide near Ardwall Isle

Two men on the east side of Ardwall Isle were taking advantage of an evening low tide to collect some whelks.

Walter Baxter

Unused gate

Unused gate on the Knockbrex Estate.

Chris McAuley

Ardwall Isle

This is at the southwest corner of the small tidal island in Wigtown Bay looking over to Murray’s Isles.

Walter Baxter

Navigation pillars at Knockbrex Bay

Three pillars in the bay act as navigation markers for a small harbour at Knockbrex. This was viewed at low tide.

Walter Baxter

A cairn on Ardwall Isle

The cairn at 34m marks the high spot of this small tidal island in Wigtown Bay.

Walter Baxter

Ardwall Isle

This is at the southwest edge of this small tidal island in Wigtown Bay at low tide.

Walter Baxter

A navigation pillar at Knockbrex Bay

This is one of three pillars that act as navigation markers for a small harbour at Knockbrex. For a view of all three pillars, see NX5849 : Navigation pillars at Knockbrex Bay.

Walter Baxter

A navigation pillar at Knockbrex Bay

This is one of three pillars that act as navigation markers for a small harbour at Knockbrex. The harbour is just out of shot to the right. For a view of all three pillars, see NX5849 : Navigation pillars at Knockbrex Bay.

Walter Baxter