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    Newton Sands

    Newton Bay, Millport, ScotlandSea pool on Millport BayPublic sea bathing

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    Getting there

    Newton Bay is a shingle beach forming part of the public Millport Bay bathing water on Great Cumbrae.

    Water
    Sea pool, Millport Bay
    Dogs
    Clear up dog fouling.

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Newton Bay is on the southern end of Great Cumbrae, between Marine Parade and Knox’s Port pier.

    55.7528, -4.9255

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    Know before you go

    • Do not bathe during or 1–2 days after heavy rainfall.
    • Do not bathe when poor water quality is predicted.
    • Clear up dog fouling.
    • Do not leave litter or feed birds.

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    Questions about Newton Sands

    Can you swim at Newton Sands?

    Yes. Newton Bay forms part of the public Millport Bay bathing water, although bathing is not advised during or after heavy rainfall or when poor water quality is predicted.

    Are dogs allowed at Newton Sands?

    Clear up dog fouling.

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