Tullagh Bay

📍 Location
Tullagh Bay is located approximately 25 km northeast of the Inishowen Tourist Office and just 3 km northwest of Clonmany Village on the northern coast of the Inishowen Peninsula.

🏖️ Beach at a Glance

• Beach Type: Sandy beach
• Blue Flag Beach: No
• Parking: Grassy car park available nearby
• Swimming: Yes (middle section of the beach only)
• Walking: Yes
• Fishing: Yes
• Lifeguard: No
• Toilets: No
• Accessibility: Limited due to sandy access path
• Dogs: Permitted (please keep dogs under control)

🌊 About the Beach
Tullagh Bay is a beautiful horseshoe-shaped beach and one of Inishowen’s hidden gems. Set within a sheltered, curved bay just outside Clonmany, the beach is known for its long stretches of soft sand and crystal-clear waters. The peaceful setting and scenic surroundings make it a popular destination for families, swimmers and anyone seeking a quieter coastal escape. Access to the beach is via a sandy path from the nearby grassy car park.

🚶 Things to Do

• Enjoy swimming in the sheltered bay
• Take a leisurely walk along the sandy shoreline
• Go horse riding on the beach
• Try beach fishing for flounder, dab and whiting
• Take photographs of one of Inishowen’s hidden coastal gems
• Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings

⚠️ Water Safety
Swimming is recommended only in the middle section of the beach. Visitors should exercise caution and avoid swimming outside the designated area.

✨ Why Visit?
With its sweeping horseshoe shape, soft sand and crystal-clear water, Tullagh Bay is one of Inishowen’s most tranquil beaches. Sheltered and wonderfully scenic, it is the perfect place to enjoy a swim, take a peaceful walk or simply slow down and experience the natural beauty of this hidden corner of the peninsula.

Nearby Attractions

• Glenevin Waterfall
• Clonmany Village
• Binion Hill
• Leenan Bay

Photography: Adam Rory Porter Photography