Located beside Ballyheigue village in North Kerry, approximately 18km (10-12 miles) northwest of Tralee. It forms the northern part of a 10km stretch of sand dunes that includes Banna Strand to the south, looking out over Tralee Bay towards Kerry Head.
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Location
Access Information
Road access to Ballyheigue village. Car park available in the village next to the beach. Access to sand via a short flight of stairs or a slipway.
Beach Details
Activities
- Swimming
- Walking
- Surfing
- Watersports (Windsurfing
- Kite-surfing)
- Birdwatching
- Dog Walking (on leash)
Facilities
- Toilets (by car park)
- Showers
- Cafe/Restaurant (nearby in village)
- Pubs (nearby in village)
- Lifeguards (during summer/bathing season)
- Parking (in village)
- Playground (across road from car park)
- Shops (nearby in village)
- Accommodation (Hotels
- Holiday Parks nearby)
Environment
Village, Bay, Sand Dunes (up to 12m high)
Conservation Status
Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
Views
Tralee Bay, Dingle Peninsula, Mount Brandon, Kerry Head
Wildlife
Popular with birdwatchers. Specific species not detailed in sources found.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Ballyheigue Castle and golf course located nearby.
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Reviews
Reviews Summary
Overwhelmingly positive reviews praise its stunning beauty, extensive sandy strand ideal for long walks, rolling dunes, and suitability for families. Often described as one of the best beaches in Kerry and Ireland, a 'little jewel' and a 'slice of heaven'.
Sensational beach by Ken moore (Aug 10th 2022): Ballyheigues 2 miles of beautiful beach is the nicest beach iv ever been on. Rolling sanddunes the whole way along the beach. Kerry head at the village side of the beach is equally beautifully.
Best beach in Ireland by Polly (Jul 26th 2021): Ballyheigue is the best beach in not only Kerry but Ireland. With its long strand and rolling sand dunes,it’s ideal for family days out or summer holidays. I have been coming to Ballyheigue over 40 years and now my children spend their summers here also. It’s a little peace of heaven.
A little jewel by Alan H (Oct 2022): My wife has family here, any excuse and we love to go there, great beach for walking , marvellous hotel close by and just a different relaxed way of life compared to the big cities. If you're in Tralee or nearby, worth a visit.
Stunning by Saoirsesdad (Aug 2023): Walked this beach every day we were at Ballyheigue. It is truly stunning. You could walk it for a few hours and it would cleanse your soul
Fantastic spot by Nickla cork (Aug 2023): Come to ballyheigiue yearly stunning beach . Great pubs , bingo on Thursday nights , fab kids club in resourse Center . Music and craic to be had in pubs with kids discos Monday to Thursday in summer months
A must when in Ballyhiegue by binflynn1 (Sep 2021): This is a popular beach , but can be busy , great for dog walking and brilliant for eating ice cream .clean ,tidy, and plenty of space , car parking too , a shower area if you like swimming .
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