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Reviewed through 17 August 2026

Beach guide · County Donegal

Carrickfinn Beach, County Donegal

Sandy Donegal bathing beach at Carrickfinn

DonegalPublic 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
ParkingConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
ToiletsConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Accessible approachNoChecked 12 November 2025
Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Dogs on leadConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025
Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

The place

About Carrickfinn Beach

Carrickfinn is an extensive sandy beach with a good dune system. The beach is situated in Gweedore Bay which is a Natural Heritage Area that supports many varied coastal habitats and a wide variety of plant species and wildlife. Public access is recorded, but the usable shore and final approach can still change with tide, weather and local conditions. Official information lists parking, toilets and seasonal lifeguard provision; check current availability and local notices before relying on them.

Beach details

What the evidence records

Water settingNot confirmedChecked 17 August 2026
Shore surfaceNot confirmedChecked 17 August 2026
Bathing-place statusIdentifiedChecked 17 August 2026
Water qualityNot confirmed

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