Dhoon Beach

Dhoon, sometimes known as Goat Well Bay, is a small sandy beach situated in a pleasant, wooded area looking out onto Nun Mill Bay at the mouth of the River Dee. The water is relatively shallow, and there are plenty of rock pools which can be fun to explore.

The tide range here can be very high, with frequent ranges of up to 10 metres between high and low tide.  At low tide large areas of sand and some patches of mud are exposed and it is possible to see the wreck of the “Monreith”, a two mast wooden schooner which was wrecked here in 1900. The crew managed to reach the shore and there were no known casualties.

Behind the beach is a large grassy area that makes a good spot for a picnic. There is also parking here, with direct access to the beach and public toilets. The beach is easily reached by car, lying next to the B727 south west of Kirkcudbright.

The area is popular for walking, with the Senwick Shore walk easily accessed from the beach to the south of the car park. Galloway Forest Park is also nearby. A good range of facilities can be found a short drive away in the town of Kirkcudbright to the north of the beach. As well as shops, restaurants, and places to stay, a number of interesting museums can be found in the historic town.