Fountainstown Beach, County Cork

Cork's scenic mixed surface beach

CorkCoastPublic access

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of 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

ParkingConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025

ToiletsConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025

Accessible approachConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025

Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

Dogs on leadNoChecked 12 November 2025

Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

The place

About Fountainstown Beach

Fountainstown Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping, sandy/shingle beach. It is bounded to the north by a low rocky cliff, to the south by rocky outcrops and to the west by a concrete wall with the public road and car park adjoining the beach. Public access is recorded, although the final approach and usable shoreline can still change with tide, weather and local conditions. The official beach information lists parking, toilets and seasonal lifeguard provision; check current opening, staffing and beach notices before relying on them.

Beach details