Back strand, West Fountainstown Beach, County Cork

Sandy family beach food trucks

CorkEstuaryPublic access

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of Back strand, West Fountainstown Beach

These are map-derived orientation views, not documentary photographs.

Plan the visit

Know before you go

Confirmed, unavailable and unknown are kept separate. Conditions and services can change; check notices when you arrive.

AccessPublic accessChecked 17 August 2026

ParkingNot confirmed

ToiletsNot confirmed

Accessible approachNot confirmed

Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmed

Dogs on leadNot confirmed

Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmed

The place

About Back strand, West Fountainstown Beach

Back strand, West Fountainstown Beach is a sand beach or shoreline feature on the County Cork coast. Its mapped footprint extends roughly 250 metres; Fountainstown Beach is the nearest separate shore, about 760 metres away. Public access is recorded, although the final approach and usable shoreline can still change with tide, weather and local conditions. Do not assume parking, toilets or lifeguard cover; check tide, weather, water conditions and current local notices before entering the water.

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