Lunderston Bay

BeachInverclyde Council🐾 Dog-friendly all year

A sandy Firth of Clyde bay near Gourock with a country park behind it, popular for family days out and cycling via National Cycle Route 75.

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Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Hazards: Short-term pollution risk after heavy rainfall.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

No seasonal beach PSPO-style restriction found. SEPA's bathing water profile only advises owners to clear up fouling to protect water quality; no Inverclyde Council byelaw located confirming further restriction.

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Sandy, gently shelving bay with a country park and ranger service behind it.

Fishing

Rocky margins and kelp can support pollack, wrasse, coalfish and summer mackerel, with codling or bass depending on season and ground.

Species reported: Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Mackerel, Coalfish, Codling, Bass

Crabbing

rock pooling only

Access & parking

Free car park at Lunderston Bay Country Park.

Researched 2026-07-24 — sources & disclaimer

https://bathingwaters.sepa.org.uk/profiles/profile?location=124599

Rules and conditions change, so always check current signage and tides before you go. We do our best to keep this accurate but can't promise it's error-free.