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Whiterocks Beach
Antrim

Whiterocks Beach

Swimming/bathing Walking (along the sand connecting to East Strand and a cliff path section of the Ulster Way / Causeway Coast Way)
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White Park Bay
Antrim

White Park Bay

Walking Picnicking Sandcastle building
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Benone Strand
Derry/Londonderry

Benone Strand

Swimming Walking Surfing
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Downhill Beach
Derry / Londonderry

Downhill Beach

Swimming Walking Surfing
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Main Beach, Bundoran
Donegal

Main Beach, Bundoran

Swimming/Bathing (designated area) Surfing (rocks/reefs noted check locally)
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Portstewart Strand
County Londonderry

Portstewart Strand

Walking Surfing Bodyboarding
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White Park Bay
Antrim

White Park Bay

Walking Picnicking Sandcastle building
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Whiterocks Beach
Antrim

Whiterocks Beach

Swimming/bathing Walking (along the sand connecting to East Strand and a cliff path section of the Ulster Way / Causeway Coast Way)
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Benone Strand
Derry/Londonderry

Benone Strand

Swimming Walking Surfing
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Downhill Beach
Derry / Londonderry

Downhill Beach

Swimming Walking Surfing
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Beach Conservation

Beach Conservation

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Ireland is committed to preserving its beautiful coastline through various conservation initiatives. The Blue Flag program recognizes beaches that meet strict criteria for water quality, environmental management, safety, and services.

Blue Flag

Blue Flag

International award for beach quality

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Green Coast

Award for natural, unspoiled beaches

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Beach Reviews

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"(Daria K, Aug 2023, TripAdvisor) "This beach is magical! It was pleasant and surprisingly warm. So relaxing and the white rocks are beautiful. Can only be accessed by walking.""

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Whiterocks Beach, Antrim

"(banshee48, Oct 2024) "A favourite visit for my wife. The path down (and up!) is a little steep but worth it! The beach is stunning. You will occasionally encounter cattle who graze in the area as part of the National Trust natural control of shrubbery. Early neolithic evidence in the sand dunes. You can stroll all the way round (at low tide) to Ballintoy harbour on your right. Slightly off the beaten track but worth it just for the views.""

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White Park Bay, Antrim

"Only 40 minutes drive from my home Nr ballymena seen a few probably one of the best beaches in Ireland northern & southern even put our touring caravan very near beach for the last 5 years we cannot get enough of this place"

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Benone Strand, Derry/Londonderry

"(Dan, Aug 2024) "Lovely and clean beach with fantastic views. One of the best scenery of the coastline. Beach is tidy and clean and also is dog friendly. Highly recommend if in the area 😀""

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Downhill Beach, Derry / Londonderry

"Bundoran beach is an amazing place, the walks along the shoreline are the best. Noise level can be very disturbing if staying near circus on Atlantic way. Cars event revving engines can be mental first week of August."

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Main Beach, Bundoran, Donegal