Beginish Island Beach, County Kerry

Remote, historic, Viking settlement beach

KerryCoastPublic access

Directions

Four ways to orient yourself

Views of Beginish Island 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

ParkingNot confirmed

ToiletsNot confirmed

Accessible approachNot confirmed

Seasonal lifeguardNot confirmed

Dogs on leadNot confirmed

Bathing restrictionCurrent status not confirmed

The place

About Beginish Island Beach

Beginish Island Beach is a gravel beach or shoreline feature in County Kerry. The mapped feature is shown as a separate point and sits 1. 5 kilometres in a straight line from White Strand, Caherciveen. Public access is recorded, although the final approach and usable shore 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