Carrick

A quiet sandy bay near Sandgreen on the Solway coast, SEPA-classified Excellent, close to Brighouse Bay.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Lifeguard: None

Hazards: SEPA notes short-term pollution risk after heavy rainfall.

Dogs

Unofficial source: View the supporting source →Not an authority; check current signage.

Family

Quiet, undeveloped sandy bay — pleasant but limited amenities compared to nearby Brighouse Bay.

Fishing

Open sand and mixed rocky margins on the Solway or west coast can produce bass and flatfish, with dogfish and rays after dark and pollack or mackerel around rockier edges.

Species reported: Bass, Flounder, Lesser-spotted dogfish, Rays, Pollack, Mackerel

Crabbing

rock pooling only — Rock-pool exploration is supported; line crabbing is not asserted without a stable permitted edge.

Access & parking

Not confirmed — likely roadside parking near Sandgreen.