beaches in ireland

Beach Tag: walking

  • White Park Bay

    Spectacular sandy beach forming a white arc between Port Braddan (approx. 2 km east of Dunseverick Castle) and Dundriff headland on the North Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland. Located near Ballintoy, along the Giant’s Causeway Coastal Route (B146 road), 6.5 miles from Bushmills and 7.5 miles from Ballycastle. Part of the Causeway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

  • Whiterocks Beach

    Situated just off the Causeway Coastal Route (A2 Dunluce Road), east of the Portrush peninsula, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Characterised by its white limestone cliffs stretching from Curran Strand (East Strand, Portrush) towards Dunluce Castle.

  • Downhill Beach

    Located on the Causeway Coast, Northern Ireland, near Castlerock. It forms the eastern end of an 11km (7-mile) stretch of sand running westwards from the base of the cliffs below Mussenden Temple to Magilligan Point, incorporating Benone Strand and Magilligan Beach.

  • Garryvoe Beach

    Located in Garryvoe village, East Cork, on the R632 between Ladysbridge and Shanagarry, fronting onto Ballycotton Bay. Approx. 32 km east of Cork City & 15km south east of Midleton.

  • Brittas Bay South Beach

    Located on the east coast of County Wicklow, Ireland, approximately 12-16km south of Wicklow Town (a 15-minute drive) and 65km south of Dublin city centre. It’s part of a longer stretch of beach separated from the R750 road by extensive sand dunes.

  • Inch Beach (Inch Strand)

    Sandy beach in East Cork, near the villages of Whitegate, Gyleen, and Aghada. Approximately 9 miles south of Midleton (approx. 20 min drive) and 50 minutes drive from Cork City. Located at the start of Power Head peninsula, looking out onto Powerhead Bay and the entrance to Cork Harbour. Distinct from the larger Inch Beach in County Kerry.

  • Portsalon Beach (Magherawarden / Ballymastocker Strand)

    Located on the Fanad Peninsula, along the R268 between Rathmullan and Fanad Head, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. Approached via a twisting cliff top route along Croaghaun Mountain with exceptional views. Shelves gently towards the Atlantic Ocean. Part of Ballymastocker Bay which stretches from Portsalon Pier to Magherawarden.

  • Barleycove Beach

    Situated on the Mizen Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland, close to Mizen Head and the Southwesterly tip of Ireland. Located in a sheltered bay between Mizen Head and Lyroe peninsulas. Nearest villages are Crookhaven or Goleen. Approx. 22km south west of Schull. Part of the Wild Atlantic Way.

  • Fanore Beach

    Small coastal village on the edge of the Burren region, North Clare, on the R477 coast road between Ballyvaughan and Doolin, where the Caher River enters the Atlantic Ocean. South of Galway Bay.

  • Coumeenoole Beach

    Located on the Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, near Dunquin and just south of Dunmore Head. It is a key stop along the scenic Slea Head Drive section of the Wild Atlantic Way.