To get to Ardwell bay follow the A716 from Sandhead.Turn off at Lake Cottage, signposted to Kirkmadrine Stones. Follow this road without turning off. You will come to a crossroads at Clachanmore. Continue on without turning off and you will reach Ardwell Bay, one to two miles further on, past High Ardwell Farm.

The road down to the bay is quite rough, but is still accessible by car. Once at the Bay you will find a lovely sheltered and sandy cove with plenty of parking space and picnic sites. There is a small slipway to launch small boats. The beach is very popular with families. There are a lot of interesting rock pools which are a haven for young children to look for sea creatures.

You will see a signpost to Doone Broch where you will see the Rings of an Iron Age fort on the headland - this is believed to date from between 200 BC and 200AD , probably pre-Pict.

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Follow the A716 from Sandhead. On the south side of Ardwell, whilst still being in the 40 mph road limit, you will find an attractive picnic site on your left.

There is ample parking pace here, along with picnic tables and toilet. This picnic area is next to the beach.

You will see excellent views across Luce Bay towards the Machars, and in the distance you will see the Galloway Hills.

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Follow the A716 from Sandhead and turn off the road at Kilstay Caravan Park. At the first Junction turn right and immediately turn left.

The bay is accessed by foot through Castle Clanyard Farm and permission should be requested from the farmer before parking close by and walking a short way.The beach is stoney but very popular for rock fishing.

To get to Port Logan follow the A716 towards Drummore. Turn off on to the B7065 for Port Logan. The bay has an excellent sandy beach with stretches round to the Logan Fish Pond. The old harbour and lighthouse gives the village its main focal point and provides shelter for small boats to be launched from the slipway. Many people fish from the old pier. There is ample car parking, a picnic area and a play park.

The sheltered cove attracts many water sports, including windsurfing, canoeing and water skiing. This bay was used in the production of the BBC drama series 2000 Acres of Sky”.  The sunsets can be as spectacular as those seen on the programme. On the north side of the bay is Logan Fish Pond.

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New England Bay is situated on the A716 to Drummore, approximately two miles from the village of Ardwell.

The main Caravan Club Site is based here, attracting many visitors to the area each season.

The beach has a good stretch of sand and is very popular with children and families. The beach is fairly sheltered and used in connection with many watersports and sailing. There is a good picnic site with tables and toilet facility. Early risers will catch sight of wonderful sunrises from this beach!

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To get to Sandhead follow the A716 from Stranraer or the A715 from Glenluce. This will be the longest stretch of sandy beach in the South Rhins. Luce Sands run for approximately five miles from Sandhead to Glenluce.

There is unlimited sand, especially so when the tide is out. There is ample car parking, picnic tables, good toilet facilities and a play area for children.

Small boats can be launched at high tide at both Sandhead Bay and the nearby Sandmill beach (access through the Sands of Luce Caravan Site). Wind surfing and water skiing is also very popular within this sheltered bay. Sandhead Caravan site is also situated along the beach.

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There are various picnic sites along the A 716 from Sandhead, overlooking Luce Bay

		Drummantrae, with its stony beach where the fishing is good – Terally where the rock formations are beautiful - and Kilstay where there is a safe beach. Drummore Bay can be reached via the A716 from Sandhead, going into Drummore and turning left at the T junction, and left again into to Shore Street. This sandy beach is a safe one, with a view of Drummore Harbour.
Terally Bay

You can reach Back Bore and walk along Cairngarroch Bay by turning right at Drummore harbour. There is a picnic area with easy access to the beach at the south end of Cairngarroch Bay.

Enjoy your stay! Haste-ye-back!

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