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ALONG
THE COASTLINE FROM NORTH TO SOUTH….
Kilpatrick
Beach
The
beach is not well sign-posted, but it can be found next to Kilmichael
Strand. Here there are acres of soft sandy dunes ideal for a picnic.
The beach is renowned for its very rare sea shells and unusual sea
stones and pebbles.Top
Kilmichael
Strand - A long beach located after Clones Strand. It's most
notable feature is the borough which runs along side it. The borough
is made up of mini hills and valleys. This beach is also a very
popular spot for fishermen with a lot of good vantage points among
the rocks. It is ideal for a family day out.Top
Clones
Strand - A fabulous beach which serves the village of Castletown.
There are a lot of holiday homes and caravan parks in the area which
increases the popularity of the beach.
Ballymoney (North) - The Ballymoney beaches are probably the most
popular local beaches. From the southern beach there is a good size
lane over the rocks connecting it to the northern beach. Once there
you will understand its popularity. This beach has a lifeguard station
and other amenities like toilets and a shop can be found at the
southern beach. This beach has receive a water quality award.Top
Ballymoney
(South) - A small beach but can be a quiet get-away from it's
northern neighbour. It has a shop and toilet at its entrance, a
small stream to paddle for the kids (not suitable for bathing),
rocks and lovely sand just to sunbathe on. Top
Saleen
- This beach is situated half a mile from the Kildermot Crossroads.
There is a long lane from the Coastal road to the beach. This lane
can be narrow and overgrown in parts, but leads to a lovely unobstructed
sandy beach, which is surrounded by caves which are well worth a
visit.Top
Dodds
Rocks - This beach, named after Captain Dodd, is the next beach
after Courtown North. You can access it from Courtown - Ballymoney
road. The beach is one of the biggest along the coast and well worth
a visit.Top
Courtown
(North) - The beach has been a firm favourite with tourists
since the turn of the century, and today is still a favourite for
families, walkers, water sports and the sun seekers. The beach has
a borough along side it which contains spots ideal for picnics and
lovely woodlands for walking. The beach also has a lifeguard station.Top
Courtown
(South) - A much smaller beach than the north beach, it also
benefits from the village amenities. If you want to get away to
a quiet spot - here's where to go. Not suitable for swimming.Top
Ardamine
Beach - Around the rocks from Courtown's South Beach is the
long sandy beach of Ardamine. At the curve in the beach, built up
sand has created a shallow, stoneless sandbank, where the waves
break early before reaching the beach - its a great spot for the
kids. A place well worth a visit.Top
Poulshone
- This beach is hidden between the rocks after Ardamine. Its natural
shelter ensures calm waters. There is also a lovely cliff top walk
here from which you can see most of the coast line, and it is possible
to travel to Roney Point from here. Although ramblers are asked
to be aware of the dangers of getting too close to the cliff's edge.Top
Roney
Point - The most famous residents of this beach live on the
little island just off Roney Point, a family of seals. While occasionally
one of these inhabitants can be seen popping their heads up off
Courtown, a trip to Roney Point is essential to be sure to catch
a glimpse of them. Top
Glascarrig
Point - Located between Roney Point and Cahore. Well signposted.Ideal
for the enthusiastic fishing person or for a family day by the sea.Top
Cahore
Beach - This beach has been a favourite spot with tourists for
years. A pier at one end, the pebbled beach stretches to rocks at
the other. Very popular for boating and other water sports. The
beach has an in-shore life boat and a lifeguard station.Top
Oldbawn
(Newtown) Beach - This beach is situated 2 miles from Ballygarrett
village on the coast road. This beach has been popular for years.
The beach has miles of golden sand and it is possible to walk along
this beach to the adjoining beaches of Ballinoulart and Morriscastle.
This beach is well sheltered by grassy sand dunes which play host
to a wide range of wildlife. It is also famous for its fishing.
There is an in-shore life boat and a lifeguard station near by at
Cahore.Top
Morriscastle
- This beach serves the village of Kilmuckidge. The beach, which
is known as the 'Golden Mile', is in a natural bay, which extends
for three miles. The beach has shelter thanks to grassy sand dunes
and is famous for its fishing. There are also amenities such as
parking and public toilets (including facilities for the disabled).
This beach is listed in the “Discover Wexford's Green Coast
Awarded Beaches” Brochure.Top
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