Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Scotland (UK) |
Next Big City |
Glasgow, Prestwick |
Next Town |
Prestwick |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat to choppy water. Shallow access.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Concrete |
Beach Users: |
None |
Long, sandy beach. A concrete wall at the north end of the town.
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Spring:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Summer:
|
Normal |
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Fall:
|
Normal, Thick |
|
Winter:
|
Thick |
Expect everything. This is Scotland: generally you need a 5mm steamer all year.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SW |
Main Direction: |
SW |
Bring all your kites in all sizes. So if your here for the day pump up your whole quiver on arrival and be ready for anything and everything. Best direction is Southwesterly, which is the prevailing wind.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
No walk |
The beach is right in Prestwick. Park next to the beach.
Rules |
Zones |
Further north of the beach you should not kite due to the airport.