Sandy beach approx. 8km northeast of Wexford town, near Curracloe village. Part of a long stretch from Raven Point to Ballyconnigar near Blackwater. Three main access points: Ballinsker, White Gap (largest), Culletons Gap.
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Access Information
Road access via R742/R743 to Curracloe village, then local roads to 3 main entrances (Ballinsker, White Gap, Culletons Gap). Approx. 500 parking spaces, mostly at White Gap. Disabled parking at Ballinesker.
Beach Details
Activities
- Swimming
- Walking
- Surfing
- Sunbathing
- Picnicking
- Horse Riding (restricted hours in summer)
Facilities
- Toilets (White Gap
- Ballinesker - accessible at White Gap with key)
- Lifeguards (White Gap
- summer months)
- Cafe/Shop (The Winning Post)
- Surf School/Adventure Centre (The Surf Shack)
- Parking (approx 500 spaces)
Environment
Dunes, Forest (Raven Nature Reserve borders Culletons Gap)
Conservation Status
Blue Flag beach. Dunes subject to active conservation policy by Wexford County Council. Borders Raven Nature Reserve (part of Natura 2000, Ramsar site).
Views
Long stretch of sandy beach, dunes, Raven Point, Raven Nature Reserve forest, sea views (sometimes seals).
Wildlife
Seals,Red Squirrels (in Raven Wood),Various birds (Wexford Wildfowl Reserve nearby)
Cultural & Historical Significance
Filming location for D-Day landing scenes in 'Saving Private Ryan' and beach scenes in 'Brooklyn'.
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Reviews Summary
Overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the beach's cleanliness, length, beauty, soft sand, safe swimming, and natural dunes/forest walks. Popular for families and dog walkers. Filming location connection often mentioned.
Had a day of relaxation and fun with my colleagues as part of our team building day at the nearby newly opened Ravenport Resort. It's a stunning beach, you can walk for miles, the swimming is safe and the water warm. Filming of Private Ryan took place here.
Amazing beach, miles of sand, very clean and hardly anyone on it. Free parking by the cafe and toilets. Can walk for several miles in each direction on lovely clean wide beaches. We went twice a day to walk the dog who lived it.
Was in Wexford for the weekend with family and we decided to go to this beach. It was really nice. Plenty of room to walk around. It's great to sunbathe in or have a picnic. There is a shop/ arcade beside the beach where you can get ice cream, tea coffee etc..... The
Amazing Lovely large and safe beach. Stunning views. Our horses always welcome. ( even in summer when we are tight certain hours to bring the horses) And we are very grateful for it.
Beautiful unspoilt quiet beach with historical vibes, can get windswept @ times, sandy, lifeguard present during bathing seasons
Best Beach in Ireland.Fabulous yellow sands for miles.Beautiful little Village and walks galore.Fab location.Great food locally.
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