Sandyhills

A shallow bay about 1km long south of Dalbeattie, notable for an unusual tidal regime that exposes mudflats and quicksand at low tide.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Good

Lifeguard: none

Hazards: Unusual tidal regime — mudflats and quicksand exposed at low tide; short-term pollution risk after heavy rain.

Amenities: car-park

Dogs

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

Family

Attractive beach but tidal/quicksand hazard means close supervision of children is important.

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

Direct from the A710 coast road car park at Sandyhills. Sat-nav: DG5 4NZ. Get directions →