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The Beaches
Culzean Country Park boasts no less than five kilometres of magnificent coastline. From the sand dunes at the south end of the park to the rugged rocky shoreline pitted with rock pools, caves and rock arches, the shore and beaches of sand and shingle stretch all the way to Croy Shore, the northern boundary of the park. The diversity of habitat has a correspondingly diverse flora and fauna well worthy of a day’s investigation. Birdwatchers will find waders, migratory waterfowl, fulmars, ravens and possibly peregrine falcons. Botanists can find classic examples of sand dune, shingle beach, stand and cliff vegetation and young and old alike will marvel at the curious creatures to be found in the rock pools at low tide.
The coastline is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest – primarily for its geological features but additionally for its plant and bird life. In 2002 Port Carrick beach was the only beach in the west of Scotland to feature in the Marine Conservation Society’s Good Beach Guide, recognising its cleanliness and water quality.
There are eight access points to the shore throughout the Park.
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