Rossnowlagh Beach, County Donegal

Sandy Donegal bathing beach at Rossnowlagh

DonegalPublic access

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of Rossnowlagh 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 leadConfirmedChecked 12 November 2025

Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmedChecked 12 November 2025

The place

About Rossnowlagh Beach

Rossnowlagh is west facing consisting of a long sandy beach confined by the Coolmore cliffs to the South and extends up to Inishfad at Durnesh Lake to the North. Rossnowlagh Beach is in the Donegal Bay SPA and is a very large, marine-dominated, site. 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.

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