Beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

Rough Firth Beach Kippford
Sand, shingle and rocks a short walk along the front from Kippford. A great vantage point to watch the sailing.

Rockcliffe Beach Rockcliffe
A small sandy beach with shingle and rocks, great for paddling.

Sandyhills Beach near Colvend
Large sandy beach excellent for sunbathing, picnics and swimming although watch for the currents further out. There is also a café and small shop behind the beach.

Castle Point Beach near Rockcliffe
A sandy beach with rocks and shingle. There is a 1 mile footpath to beach and steep path down to beach. Very secluded tidal beach.

Brighouse Bay Beach near Kirkcudbright 1/4 mile long flat sandy beach with rock pools. Safe for swimming at all stages of the tide. It is close to Brighouse Bay Caravan Park's numerous activities such as riding, quad biking, mountain bikes, golfing, fishing, swimming pools and tenpin bowling (fees apply).

Carrick Shore Beach near Gatehouse of Fleet
A sandy beach with surrounding rocks.

Dhoon Beach near Kirkcudbright
Very safe, flat and sandy. Tends to be busy in summer, but it is excellent for swimming, and has a well-laid out picnic area and car park.

Mossyard Beach near Gatehouse of Fleet
Very attractive beach with rocky surroundings, one of the best beaches in Dumfries and Galloway.