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Kintyre / Machrihanish

📍 Glasgow, Prestwick, United Kingdom · Kiteboarding spot

Kintyre / Machrihanish is a kiteboarding spot near Glasgow, Prestwick in United Kingdom, with open ocean conditions.

CountryUnited Kingdom
Nearest townGlasgow, Prestwick
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Wind typeFrontal
Coordinates55.4276, -5.7241

About Kintyre / Machrihanish

Chop and small waves.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Kintyre / Machrihanish offers open ocean conditions (Frontal wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Kintyre / Machrihanish?

Get onto Kintyre. The drive south to Machrihanish.

Hazards at Kintyre / Machrihanish

Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Kintyre / Machrihanish?

9 kite schools operate in United Kingdom. See kite schools in United Kingdom →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.