Prestwick Beach

  • Prestwick Beach - Strathclyde
    © Mick Garratt and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Prestwick Beach - Strathclyde
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  • Prestwick Beach - Strathclyde
    © goatsgreetings and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Prestwick Beach - Strathclyde
    © goatsgreetings and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Prestwick Beach - Strathclyde
    © Mary and Angus Hogg and licensed for reuse under this Licence
  • Prestwick is a long, mostly sandy beach, with some pebbles, offering excellent views out over the Firth of Clyde across to the mountainous Isle of Arran. Glasgow Prestwick Airport is very close to the beach and it is possible to see the planes landing and taking off from the beach.

    There is a large car park on the outskirts of Prestwick along Links Road, near the train station. An indoor children’s play area can be found next to the car park which can be a great place for energetic, little ones to let off steam on a rainy day. There is also a café and public toilets.

    An esplanade runs alongside the beach, which can be accessed via a number of slipways. To the south of the car park, the beach is backed by a grassy area that is popular for family picnics. At the very southern end of the esplanade there is another car park.

    The area is popular with golfers, and the northern end of the beach is backed by Prestwick Golf Club, whilst the Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club is at the southern end. In the town centre, a short walk from the beach, there are many facilities such as shops, hotels and restaurants. Prestwick Railway Station offers direct services to and from Glasgow.

    Type of beach

    Sandy

    Lifeguard service

    No

    Dogs friendly beach?

    Dogs allowed

    Dogs allowed on the beach all year round

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    Activities

    • Good fishing

    Facilities

    • Cafe/restaurant
    • Toilets
    • Childrens play area
    • Town centre nearby
    • Shop
    • Picnic area
    • Promenade

    Nearest town

    Prestwick

    Postcode

    KA9 1QN

    OS grid ref.

    NS 3454 2619

    Parking

    Two car parks. right on the beach.

    Water quality

    Water quality star rating

    Awards

    Beach Awards

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    Prestwick Beach Reviews

    Prestwick dunes

    Bill
    Aug 13th 2021

    The main beach can be quite small when the tide is in and has many stones, however behind the kids soft play barn is the sandy beach with the dunes and is a great place for the kids to play, it’s a good size and has beautiful views of Arran.