Beaches · Scottish Lowlands
Wig Sands
Wig Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wig Sands is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 54.9724°, -5.0607°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Wig Sands is a beach located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG9. This coastal area is characterised by its natural sandy shoreline, offering a tranquil environment typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9724, -5.0607
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG9 0NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Stranraer — 7.4 km
Sources
- osm: w59164906 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wig Sands?
- Wig Sands is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG9 0NT).
- Is Wig Sands free to visit?
- Yes, Wig Sands is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wig Sands?
- The nearest railway station is Stranraer, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG9 0NT.