Stragill Beach
📍 Location
Stragill Beach is located in Linsfort, approximately 6 km north of the Inishowen Tourist Office near Buncrana. The beach can be reached by road or on foot via the scenic Buncrana Shore Path.
🏖️ Beach at a Glance
- Beach Type: Sandy beach
- Blue Flag Beach: No
- Parking: Parking available
- Picnic Tables: Yes (2)
- Swimming: Yes
- Walking: Yes
- Beach Combing: Yes
- Bird Watching: Yes
- Horse Riding: Yes
- Lifeguard: No
- Toilets: No
- Accessibility: Partial
- Dogs: Permitted (please keep dogs under control)
🌊 About the Beach
Stragill Beach is a peaceful beach on the shores of Lough Swilly, offering wide open views across the water and a relaxed setting for enjoying the outdoors. Its long, flat strand is ideal for walking, while the surrounding coastline provides plenty of opportunities to discover wildlife and coastal scenery. The beach can also be reached via the Buncrana Shore Path, making it a rewarding stop on one of Inishowen’s most scenic coastal walks.
🚶 Things to Do
- Walk along the long sandy shoreline
- Follow the Buncrana Shore Path
- Go beach combing
- Watch coastal birds and wildlife
- Enjoy horse riding with nearby Crana Stables
- Have a picnic overlooking Lough Swilly
- Fly a kite on the open beach
🥾 Coastal Walk
From the southern end of Stragill Beach, a gravel path continues along the coast via Porthaw Beach to Father Hegarty’s Rock, before reaching Ned’s Point. From there, walkers can continue into Swan Park, creating one of Buncrana’s most enjoyable coastal walking routes.
✨ Why Visit?
Stragill Beach is a wonderful place to experience the quieter side of Lough Swilly. Whether you’re enjoying a peaceful walk, exploring the coastline or simply taking in the ever-changing views across the water, it offers a relaxing escape just minutes from Buncrana.
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