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    Saltcoats/Ardrossan (South Beach)

    Ardrossan, ScotlandSea poolPublic bathing water

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    A sandy sea beach between Ardrossan and Saltcoats, designated as bathing water since 1987.

    Water
    Sea pool

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Saltcoats/Ardrossan (South Beach) is near Ardrossan, Scotland. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.

    55.6394, -4.8055

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Avoid bathing during or for 1–2 days after heavy rainfall.
    • Follow beach safety signs.

    Swimming spots nearby

    All of Scotland
    Public sea bathing9 mi

    Newton Sands

    Sea pool
    Newton Bay, Millport
    Swimming permitted36 mi

    Loch Lomond

    Lake
    Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Eilean nan Deargannan
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