Cleanest beaches in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway has 7 designated bathing waters. The regulator's latest classifications are 1 Excellent, 3 Good and 3 Sufficient.

Updated September 2026

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Top rated

A selection rated Excellent or Good in the regulator's latest annual classification. Open any beach for today's live verdict.

Rated Excellent Carrick Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Brighouse Bay Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Mossyard Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Sandyhills Dumfries and Galloway

Every bathing water in Dumfries and Galloway

Rated Excellent Carrick Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Brighouse Bay Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Mossyard Dumfries and Galloway Rated Good Sandyhills Dumfries and Galloway Rated Sufficient Dhoon Bay Dumfries and Galloway Rated Sufficient Rockcliffe Dumfries and Galloway Rated Sufficient Southerness Dumfries and Galloway

Common questions

Which beach is cleanest in Dumfries and Galloway?: Carrick holds an Excellent classification, the regulator's top tier. 4 of the 7 bathing waters in Dumfries and Galloway are rated Excellent or Good.
How many bathing waters are in Dumfries and Galloway?: 7. The regulator's latest classifications are 1 Excellent, 3 Good and 3 Sufficient.