Simon's Cove, County Cork

Rocky swimming cove on the eastern side of Clonakilty Bay

CorkCoastAccess not confirmed

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of Simon's Cove

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.

AccessAccess not confirmedChecked 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 Simon's Cove

Simon's Cove is a compact rocky inlet on the eastern side of Clonakilty Bay, with broad flat rock, a small pebble strand and a narrow channel between dark reefs. Cork County Council records the cove as a geological heritage site, and a precisely geotagged photograph confirms the strand. Swimming guides describe use of the cove, but part of the adjoining land, parking and slipway is private, so public access should not be assumed without checking locally.

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