Hestan bay

"Sittin' on the dock of the bay"

Hestan bay is a coastal feature in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

It is listed under Bays and Coves: Bay

Local authority: Dumfries and Galloway Council

OS Grid Reference: NX823521

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Things to see and do near Hestan bay

7stanes Dalbeattie (4m)
Dundrennan Abbey (5m)
Threave Garden and Estate (7m)
Threave Castle (7m)
The Brewery Sulwath Brewers Ltd (7m)
Cream O' Galloway (7m)
Kelton Mains Open Farm (7m)
The Castle Douglas Treasure Trail (7m)
Galloway Wildlife Conservation Park (8m)
Wildlife Park Kirkcudbright (8m)

Tourist Information

Kirkcudbright
Tourist Information Centre
Harbour Square
Dumfries and Galloway
Scotland
DG6 4HY

Phone 01557 330 494
Email info@visitscotland.com
http://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/dumfries-galloway/

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Thursday 17 August

06:00


Chance of rain	0%
Max temp.	13°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 4mph.	SW
Pressure	1006
Humidity	94%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	1%
Max temp.	16°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	SW
Pressure	1006
Humidity	83%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	4%
Max temp.	17°C
(feels like	15°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 7mph.	SSW
Pressure	1006
Humidity	77%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00


Chance of rain	3%
Max temp.	17°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 4mph, gusting to 8mph.	SSW
Pressure	1005
Humidity	80%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00


Chance of rain	29%
Max temp.	16°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 7mph.	S
Pressure	1004
Humidity	89%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00


Chance of rain	33%
Max temp.	15°C
(feels like	14°C)
Wind 3mph, gusting to 6mph.	SSW
Pressure	1003
Humidity	92%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Low Tide
01:42 BST
(00:42 GMT)

High Tide
07:47 BST
(06:47 GMT)

Low Tide
14:21 BST
(13:21 GMT)

High Tide
20:31 BST
(19:31 GMT)

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

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Nearby coastal places and features

Torr Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 0m N
Almorness Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 0.7m E
Auchencairn Bay (Bays and Coves) 1.2m S
Castle Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.3m E
Hestan Island (Islands) 1.3m SE
Rockcliffe (Beaches) 1.8m NE
Balcary Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 2.4m S
Aird Point (Cliffs and Headlands) 2.4m S
Rascarrel Bay (Bays and Coves) 3.5m S
Sandyhills (Beaches) 4.7m NE

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Accomodation near Hestan bay

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Kipplochan

Kipplochan is located in the sailing village of Kippford, close to 7stanes Mountain Biking Trails. Free parkign and free WiFi is available at this property. Details...
Clonyard House Hotel

This small, family-run hotel is beautifully situated within 7 acres of mature gardens and woodlands, in a secluded position within a national scenic area near the Solway coast. Details...
Gelston Lodge Cottages

Offering a garden, Gelston Lodge Cottages offers pet-friendly accommodation in Castle Douglas. Dumfries is 27 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Details...
Springfield B&B
Situated between Colvend village and Sandyhills, the pet-friendly Springfield B&B boasts mature gardens with views over open countryside and woodland. With free private parking, the spacious property is just 800 metres from Colvend Golf Club. Details...
Orroland Holiday Cottages

Featuring free WiFi, Orroland Holiday Cottages offers pet-friendly accommodation in Kirkcudbright. Dumfries is 36 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. Details...
Craignair Cottage

Situated a 10-minute drive from Castle Douglas, Craignair Cottage is a traditionally built granite house, just 1 mile from Dalbeattie town. The family-run cottage boasts free parking and a large garden with open views of the countryside. Details...

Self-catering

Thistle Dubh
Thistle Dubh is a detached wooden lodge situated in the Barend Holiday Village, two miles from Colvend in Dumfries & Galloway. This cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of one double with en-suite shower, a zip/link double with basin and WC and a ground floor single, as well as a ground floor bathroom. Details...
Blair House
Blair House is a wing of a converted church in the town of Dalbeattie in southwest Scotland. This all ground floor cottage apartment sleeps four people and has two bedrooms consisting of one double and one twin as well as a family bathroom. Details...
Kettle Knowe
Kettle Knowe is a splendid, detached cottage situated amongst beautiful Scottish countryside near Castle Douglas. The cottage is situated solely over the ground floor with 1 king-size double room, two further double rooms, a single room with a pull-out stacker bed and room with bunk beds, featuring an adult bunk on the bottom, and a child?s bunk on the top. Details...
The Old Bakery
The Old Bakery is a cosy, terraced cottage, ideally positioned in a secluded lane close to the centre of the artistic town of Kirkcudbright on the Solway Coast in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway and can sleep four people. Details...
The Townhouse
Kirkcudbright offers an ideal destination for a relaxing family holiday, and The Townhouse is the perfect base from which to explore the area. The property is a sympathetically restored and renovated Georgian townhouse dating from 1801 which has been decorated to a high standard with abespoke country kitchen with marble worktops and beautiful bedrooms with king size beds. Details...
The Bothy
The Bothy is a charming, detached cottage located in the village of Southerness in Scotland. With three bedrooms including two doubles (one with an en-suite shower room), plus one bunks for children, this cottage can sleep six people. Details...