# Southerness Beach, Dumfries — Reviews & Visitor Info > This expansive sandy shore on Scotland's Solway Coast welcomes four-legged friends throughout the year and offers wheelchair access, making it perfect for windswept family picnics by the sea. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/attractions/southerness-beach (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Beach # Southerness Beach Southerness [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3765177045490551436&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Andrew Kirk](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/114089543942856727641) **In short:** Southerness Beach is a beach in Dumfries, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Southerness Beach This expansive sandy shore on Scotland's Solway Coast welcomes four-legged friends throughout the year and offers wheelchair access, making it perfect for windswept family picnics by the sea. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [EAST SAXON](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/100563232904161428017/reviews) ★★★★★ It's not a beach really, more a collection of building rubble, shells, driftwood and rubbish. The brave could attempt to walk along the shoreline, but it's likely safer to just go to your local landfill and pay whoever's in the little hut a fiver to wade around up to your neck in refuse for half an hour. · via Google [Brian Lowry](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/102149398620785137944/reviews) ★★★★★ Wide expansive beach rocky and sandy in places. The village has a large holiday park but if that’s not your bag, the beach is huge so you can get a long way away from it. · via Google [Barbara Allen](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108025366379896250798/reviews) ★★★★★ A beautiful, rocky beach with hundreds of thousands of seashells... Small patchy areas of sand too, so this beach had lots to offer for all kinds of beach lovers. The lighthouse is a great site too, although was under refurbishment when we visited, so we couldn't go inside. On a clear day, you can see the Isle of Man too! · via Google [Penny Pepperpot](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116165401113855177983/reviews) ★★★★★ I was going there once before, some months ago. On my approach, I remembered, that the public car park is a walk before arriving at the actual beach. That's acceptable for people who can walk. For anyone with difficulties in walking, then it's a No. Unfortunately, I don't recall reading this on previous reviewer comments. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4862d18f047633f5:0x34409892f8eb4a8c!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ## At a glance **Address** Southerness [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=54.8765694%2C-3.6251281) **Category** Beaches & Coastline **Guest rating** 4.2 / 5 (45 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Dumfries [More attractions in Dumfries](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/attractions) ★ 4.2 (45 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.thebeachguide.co.uk/south-scotland/dumfries-and-galloway/southerness.htm?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dumfries [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4862d18f047633f5:0x34409892f8eb4a8c!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4862d18f047633f5:0x34409892f8eb4a8c!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4862d18f047633f5:0x34409892f8eb4a8c!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dumfries Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DDumfries%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/camping) ## Quick answers ### Is Southerness Beach any good? Southerness Beach is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews. ### Is Southerness Beach good for children? Yes, Southerness Beach is listed as good for children. ### Is Southerness Beach indoors or outdoors? Southerness Beach is mainly outdoors. ### What ages is Southerness Beach suitable for? Southerness Beach suits all ages. ## More near Southerness Beach ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Cavens Country House Hotel ★ 4.7 · 2.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/cavens-country-house-hotel) - [Grovewood House ★ 5.0 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/hotels/grovewood-house) - [Clonyard House Hotel ★ 4.3 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/clonyard-house-hotel) - [The Anchor Hotel ★ 4.3 · 7.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/hotels/the-anchor-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Cheri 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/cheri-syk947457) - [Wavecrest 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/wavecrest-uk13561) - [Seascape Cottages - Seascape ★ 4.2 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/seascape-cottages-seascape-30501) - [Seascape Cottages - Ashgrove ★ 4.2 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/cottages/seascape-cottages-ashgrove-uk41956) ### Campsites nearby - [Southerness Holiday Park ★ 4.1 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southerness/camping/southerness-holiday-park) - [Southerness Holiday Park - Parkdean Holidays ★ 4.1 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries-galloway/camping/southerness-holiday-park-parkdean-holidays) - [Lighthouse Leisure ★ 4.3 · 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/southerness/camping/lighthouse-leisure) - [Sandyhills Bay Holiday Park ★ 4.5 · 4.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/camping/sandyhills-bay-holiday-park) ### Things to do nearby - [Bainloch Deer Park ★ 4.8 · 4.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/attractions/bainloch-deer-park) - [Rockcliffe Beach 6.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dalbeattie/attractions/rockcliffe-beach) - [Caerlaverock Castle ★ 4.7 · 7.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/attractions/caerlaverock-castle) - [WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre ★ 4.6 · 8.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/dumfries/attractions/wwt-caerlaverock-wetland-centre)