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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Cork

Galley Cove, County Cork

Small sheltered cove crystal water

CorkCoastPublic access

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

AccessPublic accessChecked 17 August 2026
ParkingNot confirmedChecked 16 September 2023
ToiletsNot confirmedChecked 16 September 2023
Accessible approachNot confirmedChecked 16 September 2023
Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmedChecked 16 September 2023
Dogs on leadNot confirmedChecked 16 September 2023
Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmed

The place

About Galley Cove

Galley Cove is located at Crookhaven in Co Cork. The beach is around 250m in length and is part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a National Heritage Area (NHA). 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.

Beach details

What the evidence records

Water settingCoastChecked 17 August 2026
Shore surfaceSandChecked 17 August 2026
Bathing-place statusNon IdentifiedChecked 17 August 2026
Water qualityNot confirmed

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