Beaches · Scottish Lowlands
Machrihanish Beach
Machrihanish Beach — beach in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Machrihanish Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.4236°, -5.7332°.
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Place summary
Machrihanish Beach is a coastal stretch located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode PA28. Known for its expansive sands and scenic views, it serves as a popular spot for walking and water sports. The beach is also notable for its proximity to the nearby Machrihanish Golf Club.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4236, -5.7332
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q105957057 (CC0)
- commons: Macrihanish Beach - geograph.org.uk - 1007860.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Machrihanish Beach?
- Machrihanish Beach is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6PX).
- Is Machrihanish Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Machrihanish Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Machrihanish Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6PX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.