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Cork.

This area hub currently brings together 183 permanent beach guides. Other place types and fuller county history can join here later without changing those beach URLs.

183published beach guides
114public access reported
14identified bathing waters
17parking confirmed

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Every beach guide in Cork

All 183 registered canonicals are linked here in alphabetical order. The map and filters are optional.

  1. Abbey BeachPublic access · Coast
  2. Ahakista Bay Beach (western)Public access · Coast
  3. Ahakista Strand (Kitchen Cove)Restricted access · Coast
  4. An CuasínAccess not confirmed · Coast
  5. An Cúl TráighPublic access · Coast
  6. An Lao ThoirPublic access · Coast
  7. An Trá BhánPublic access · Coast
  8. An Trá MhórPublic access · Coast
  9. An Tráighín Álainn, Skeam WestBoat only
  10. Ardnahinch BeachPublic access · Coast
  11. Back strand, West Fountainstown BeachPublic access · Estuary
  12. Badger’s HoleAccess not confirmed
  13. Ballinwilling BeachPublic access · Coast
  14. Ballybrannigan BeachPublic access · Coast
  15. Ballybrassil StrandAccess not confirmed · Coast
  16. Ballycotton BeachPublic access · Coast
  17. Ballycroneen BeachPublic access · Coast
  18. Ballydonegan BeachPublic access · Coast
  19. Ballydonegan Lower Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  20. Ballynamona StrandPublic access · Coast
  21. Ballyrisode BeachPublic access · Estuary
  22. Barley CovePublic access · Coast
  23. Beach at Sean Rua's RestaurantAccess not confirmed · Coast
  24. Beach Near Dúnalong Castle, Sherkin IslandPublic access · Coast
  25. Beach near Horse Island Mining Complex RuinsPublic access · Estuary
  26. Beach Near Kilquane UpperPublic access · Coast
  27. Beach near Kinsale Boatyard LimitedRestricted access · Coast
  28. Beach near Murphy's Cove Holiday HomesPublic access · Coast
  29. Beach near Tobar a'Luibín Holy Well on Hare IslandPublic access · Coast
  30. Blind StrandPublic access · Coast
  31. Bolts BeachPublic access · Coast
  32. Broad StrandPublic access · Coast
  33. Cadogan's Strand (Trá na hAidhleann)Public access · Coast
  34. Cahermore 1st pebbled beachPublic access · Coast
  35. Cahermore Second pebbled beachPublic access · Coast
  36. Carraig na gCapallPublic access · Coast
  37. Carrigillihy BayAccess not confirmed
  38. Castlehaven StrandPublic access · Coast
  39. Chimney CovePublic access
  40. Church BayPublic access · Coast
  41. CoolmainePublic access · Coast
  42. Corner BeachPublic access · Coast
  43. Cow StrandPublic access · Coast
  44. Cuaisín Leaca TobarPublic access · Coast
  45. Cuan BánPublic access · Coast
  46. Cuan Bán (White Bay Beach)Public access · Coast
  47. Cuas DallAccess not confirmed
  48. Cuas DubhAccess not confirmed
  49. Cuas na Finní CrochAccess not confirmed
  50. Cuas na gCaorachBoat only
  51. Cuas na Geire TheasAccess not confirmed
  52. Cuas na Geire ThuaidhAccess not confirmed
  53. Cuas na mBarcAccess not confirmed · Coast
  54. CuasínPublic access · Coast
  55. Cúisín DarraíAccess not confirmed
  56. Curraghbinny BeachAccess not confirmed · Estuary
  57. Cuskinny BeachPublic access · Coast
  58. Dock BeachPublic access · Coast
  59. Dooneen Bay, Kilcolman StrandPublic access · Coast
  60. Dooneen PierPublic access · Coast
  61. Dunworly BeachPublic access · Coast
  62. Dursey Sound CovePublic access · Coast
  63. East Hill Strand, CobhTide-dependent access · Coast
  64. Eastern Ahakista Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  65. Farran Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  66. Fearann Uí ChonchúirPublic access · Coast
  67. Fennell's Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  68. Flaxfort StrandPublic access · Coast
  69. Forthill Gortacrossig Remote BeachPublic access · Coast
  70. Fountainstown BeachPublic access · Coast
  71. Front StrandPublic access · Coast
  72. Galley CovePublic access · Coast
  73. Garnish Beach (North Cove)Public access · Coast
  74. Garnish Strand (South Cove)Public access · Coast
  75. Garretstown StrandPublic access · Coast
  76. Garrylucas, White StrandPublic access · Coast
  77. Garryvoe BeachPublic access · Coast
  78. Glenmore StrandPublic access · Coast
  79. Heir Island Bay Main BeachPublic access · Coast
  80. Howe's Strand Near Coastguard Station RuinPublic access · Coast
  81. Ilnacullin–Garinish Island South CoveBoat only · Coast
  82. InchPublic access · Coast
  83. Inchydoney East BeachPublic access · Coast
  84. Inchydoney West BeachPublic access · Coast
  85. Island Strand, Horse IslandBoat only · Coast
  86. Long Island North Beach (Pier)Public access · Coast
  87. Lough Beg BeachPublic access · Coast
  88. Lower Cove BeachPublic access · Estuary
  89. Moloney's StrandPublic access · Estuary
  90. Myrtleville BeachPublic access · Coast
  91. Nohaval CovePublic access · Coast
  92. North Beach near Heir Island RetreatPublic access · Coast
  93. Northern Curraghbinny WoodsPublic access · Coast
  94. Northern Dooneen Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  95. Oileán Chléire BeachPublic access · Coast
  96. Old Head Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  97. Owenahincha, Little Island StrandPublic access
  98. OysterhavenPublic access · Estuary
  99. Poughgorm, Poll GormPublic access · Coast
  100. Prison CoveAccess not confirmed
  101. Private Access Beach Near The Mill and Barn Coastal CorkRestricted access · Coast
  102. Red Strand BeachPublic access · Coast
  103. Redbarn BeachPublic access · Coast
  104. Reen Pier StrandPublic access · Coast
  105. Remote Beach Near Lehenagh LanePublic access · Coast
  106. Remote Donaghmore BeachPublic access · Coast
  107. Remote Rocky Island BeachRestricted access · Coast
  108. Ring Beach (Greenlands Strand)Public access · Coast
  109. Roberts CovePublic access · Coast
  110. Rocky BayPublic access · Coast
  111. Rocky Beach at Marlogue Woods Forest Recreational AreaPublic access · Coast
  112. Rosskerrig Lagoon BeachPublic access · Coast
  113. Sandy CovePublic access · Coast
  114. Sheep CovePublic access · Coast
  115. Silver Strand, Sherkin IslandPublic access · Coast
  116. Simon's CoveAccess not confirmed · Coast
  117. Skiddy Island BeachPublic access · Coast
  118. Snave BeachAccess not confirmed · Estuary
  119. Southern Curraghbinny Woods (Coillte Corra Binne) BeachPublic access · Coast
  120. Squince BeachAccess not confirmed
  121. Stone Beach at LeemountAccess not confirmed
  122. Stoney Beach, South RingAccess not confirmed · Coast
  123. Stony Beach, TragumnaAccess not confirmed · Coast
  124. Strand of the Old HouseAccess not confirmed
  125. Terrace StrandAccess not confirmed
  126. The Cove Beach, BaltimoreTide-dependent access · Coast
  127. The Cove West BeachPublic access · Coast
  128. The Long StrandPublic access · Coast
  129. The Mall Street Beach, Baile an ChaisleáinPublic access · Coast
  130. The South Strand, Skeam WestBoat only
  131. Trá an AonaighAccess not confirmed
  132. Trá an DúnaAccess not confirmed
  133. Trá an OileáinAccess not confirmed
  134. Trá an TobairAccess not confirmed
  135. Trá BánPublic access · Coast
  136. Trá BhriainAccess not confirmed
  137. Trá Leathann (Ballyhack Bay Beach)Access not confirmed · Coast
  138. Trá na BharailleAccess not confirmed
  139. Trá na BóPublic access · Coast
  140. Trá na mBóAccess not confirmed
  141. Trá na Muilleen / Bunnaglanna Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  142. Trá na n-IomairíAccess not confirmed
  143. Trá TransilAccess not confirmed · Estuary
  144. TrabanePublic access · Coast
  145. Trabolgan Bay BeachPublic access · Coast
  146. Tráig a’ TíAccess not confirmed
  147. Tráig Mór, MaulicarraneAccess not confirmed · Estuary
  148. Tráigh CartaPublic access · Coast
  149. Tráigh LiceachPublic access · Coast
  150. Tráigh na Mona BeachPublic access · Coast
  151. Tráigh na nDabhchaPublic access · Coast
  152. Tráigín a' LéighileáinAccess not confirmed
  153. TralispeanPublic access · Coast
  154. TranaduileasgPublic access · Coast
  155. Traneen Dunboy BeachPublic access · Coast
  156. Travara BeachPublic access · Coast
  157. Trawnablaha East BeachRestricted access · Coast
  158. Trawnablaha West BeachRestricted access · Coast
  159. Unnamed Beach at Lackenduff SouthPublic access · Coast
  160. Unnamed cove at Carrigillihy headlandAccess not confirmed
  161. Unnamed Cove below Caisleanin PromontoryAccess not confirmed
  162. Unnamed Cove beside Terrace StrandAccess not confirmed
  163. Unnamed cove east of Cuas DallAccess not confirmed
  164. Unnamed cove east of Trá na n-IomairíAccess not confirmed
  165. Unnamed cove northeast of Cuas na Finní CrochAccess not confirmed
  166. Unnamed Cove south of Terrace StrandAccess not confirmed
  167. Unnamed cove south of TragumnaAccess not confirmed
  168. Unnamed cove southeast of Squince BeachAccess not confirmed
  169. Unnamed gravel cove at CarrigillihyAccess not confirmed
  170. Unnamed Inniscarra Reservoir Shingle Shore at Fergus WestDangerous access
  171. Unnamed Mill Cove Central ShoreAccess not confirmed
  172. Unnamed Mill Cove North ShoreAccess not confirmed
  173. Unnamed Mill Cove North-Central ShoreAccess not confirmed
  174. Unnamed Mill Cove Outer ShoreAccess not confirmed
  175. Unnamed Mill Cove South ShoreAccess not confirmed
  176. Unnamed Pebble Shore on Youghal WaterfrontAccess not confirmed
  177. Unnamed River Lee Cobble Bank at DripseyAccess not confirmed
  178. Unnamed sandy cove at CarrigillihyAccess not confirmed
  179. Unnamed Shore beside Ahakista StrandRestricted access · Coast
  180. Unnamed strand north of Bunnaglanna BayAccess not confirmed
  181. Warren, Cregane StrandPublic access
  182. Weavers Point Church BayPublic access · Coast
  183. Youghal ClaycastlePublic access · Coast