Beaches & swimming in North AyrshireNorth Ayrshire, Scotland

8 beaches and swimming spots in the Albion Guide across North Ayrshire — see the full beaches and swimming spots directory, or everything to explore in North Ayrshire.

Blackwaterfoot Beach

Golden-sand beach and small harbour on Arran's quiet west coast.

Wide family beach in a sheltered bay between Saltcoats and Ardrossan, with a promenade to the old fishing harbour.

Long sandy east-coast beach on Arran facing Holy Isle.

Pink-sand bay below Portencross with cliff walks and Arran views on the North Ayrshire coast.

West-facing bay with a tearoom on the Isle of Cumbrae's coast road, a favourite cycling stop.

Sandy town beach at Millport on Cumbrae, safe for paddling and rockpooling.

Pale-sand beach on Arran's southern tip with seals and views to Pladda lighthouse and Ailsa Craig.

Pinkish-sand bay backed by mountains on Arran's north-east coast.