Located in Lahinch town on Liscannor Bay, County Clare, along the Wild Atlantic Way. It's a crescent-shaped beach just south of the Cliffs of Moher.
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Access Information
Accessible via the N67 road, 1/2 km from Lahinch town centre. Parking available directly adjacent to the beach (including disabled spaces), accessed via a slipway. Parking can be very busy, especially in summer, and charges may apply.
Beach Details
Activities
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Walking
- Kitesurfing
- Kayaking
- Angling
- Golf (nearby)
Facilities
- Public Toilets
- Lifeguards (Seasonal: July-Aug
- 11am-7pm daily)
- Surf Schools
- Surf Equipment Rental
- Parking (inc. disabled)
- Leisure Centre (Pool
- Showers
- Gym
- Spa)
- Pubs (nearby)
- Cafes (nearby)
- Restaurants (nearby)
Environment
Town beach adjacent to Lahinch, situated on Liscannor Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. Dunes are present, and the Cliffs of Moher are nearby.
Conservation Status
None specific (Cliffs of Moher SPA nearby)
Views
Atlantic Ocean, Liscannor Bay, Cliffs of Moher (distant)
Wildlife
Seabirds (associated with nearby Cliffs of Moher SPA - e.g., Fulmar, Kittiwake)
Cultural & Historical Significance
Irish name 'Leacht Uí Chonchubhair' (Memorial cairn of O'Connor). Celtic history in the area.
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Reviews Summary
Generally very positive reviews highlighting the beautiful, large sandy beach, its accessibility, and excellent surfing conditions for all levels. Praised for walks, watching surfers, and lively atmosphere. Common activities mentioned are surfing, swimming (though conditions/cleanliness can vary), walking, and family fun. Convenient town amenities noted, although parking can be challenging/costly in peak season, and some concerns about promenade cleanliness were raised. Highly recommended, especially for surf enthusiasts and families.
Pretty beach with waves for surfing. Great place to feel alive from a cold ocean breeze. The path is pretty clean and easily accessible.
Lovely stop off the highway between Cliffs of Moher and Limerick. Showed up just in time for the sun to break and watch kids and dogs play in the surf. Highly recommend taking a few minutes out of your journey to enjoy this gem.
Natural beauty is a little ruined by a very dirty prom. There's an abundance of dog poo, litter and generally shabby - the whole way along. It stinks. The council is now charging for parking but need to make if worthwhile with street cleaners, painters, upgraded facilities and a dog warden. I'd skip a swim here and head to Clahane closeby.
Lahinch is a beautiful place and well worth visiting. The view is great and offers opportunities for swimming, surfing, etc. Highly recommended!
We loved the boulders going down to the beach. There is a lot of beach between the large boulders and the water. We grabbed an ice cream from spoons and sat on the rocks enjoying the sunshine.
One of my favourite spots on the West Coast - visited recently for the first time in 10 years and for the first time with two smallies in tow. It’s still class and i am only raging I didn’t prolong my stay. The beach always seems nicely busy between walkers, swimmers, surfers and kids building sandcastles or playing football. It’s fantastic and really easy to get up/down onto the beach with ramps/steps etc. Surfing is big business in the town and there was lots of kids taking lessons and even some adults. Later on when the tide came in, the sea was still busy with some more experienced wave hoppers out there trying to get their fix. Fair play to them, they make it look so easy. There is a big car park next to the beach making it easy to get ready before/after a day at the beach - charges do apply to park there. There is plenty of cafes,bars, restaurants in the locality too where you can buy anything from a dozen golf balls to a large ice cream cone with sprinkles and a flake. It’s a terrific little town and beach.
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