Five Fingers Strand
📍 Location Five Fingers Strand is located near the village of Lagg on the northern coast of the Inishowen Peninsula, approximately 45 km from the Inishowen Tourist Office. The beach is accessed via the L5111 road, just off the R238. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach with occasional stony areas Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Available nearby Swimming: Not recommended Walking: Yes Fishing: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: No Accessibility: Limited due to sandy and uneven terrain
Lagacurry Beach
📍 Location Lagacurry Beach is located on the eastern side of the Isle of Doagh, approximately 33 km from the Inishowen Tourist Office. The beach sits on the shores of Trawbreaga Bay and is located directly beside the renowned Doagh Famine Village. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Public parking available at Doagh Famine Village Swimming: Not recommended Walking: Yes Kite Flying: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: Toilets available at Doagh Famine Village Accessibility: Limited
Pollan Strand
📍 Location Pollan Strand is located in Pollan Bay on the northern coast of the Inishowen Peninsula, approximately 31 km north of the Inishowen Tourist Office. The beach stretches from the village of Ballyliffin towards the Isle of Doagh and lies beside the renowned Ballyliffin Golf Club. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach with some stony areas Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Car park available at the southern end of the beach Swimming: Yes (south end only) Surfing: Yes
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
Leenan Beach
📍 Location Leenan Beach is located in Leenan Bay beside the village of Leenankeel, approximately 22 km northwest of the Inishowen Tourist Office. Nestled at the foot of the Urris Hills, this secluded beach overlooks the entrance to Lough Swilly. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Small car park available nearby Swimming: Yes Walking: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Beach Combing: Yes Picnicking: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: No Accessibility: Limited due to sandy access Dogs:
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
Porthaw Beach
📍 Location Porthaw Beach is located along the scenic Buncrana Shore Path between Ned's Point and Stragill Beach, approximately 3.8 km north of the Inishowen Tourist Office. Visitors should park at Ned's Point and enjoy a short walk to the beach. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Parking available at Ned's Point (short walk to the beach) Swimming: Yes Walking: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: No Accessibility: Access via walking path Dogs:
Lady’s Bay (Shore Front Beach)
📍 Location Lady's Bay, locally known as the Shore Front Beach, is located on Buncrana's waterfront, approximately 450 metres north of the Inishowen Tourist Office. Situated opposite the Buncrana Leisure Centre, it is just a five-minute walk from Buncrana Town Centre and marks the starting point of the scenic Buncrana Shore Path. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sheltered sandy cove Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Large public car park Swimming: Not recommended Walking: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets:
Luddan Beach
📍 Location Luddan Beach is located on the shores of Lough Swilly, approximately 4 km south of Buncrana and around 5 km from the Inishowen Tourist Office (GPS: 55.11893, -7.45845). 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Car park available Swimming: Yes Walking: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Changing Shelter: Yes Lifeguard: No Toilets: No Accessibility: Wooden boardwalk from the car park Dogs: Permitted (please keep dogs under control) 🌊 About the Beach Luddan Beach is a beautiful
Lisfannon Beach
📍 Location Lisfannon Strand is located on the shores of Lough Swilly, approximately 8 km south of the Inishowen Tourist Office near the village of Fahan. 🏖️ Beach at a Glance Beach Type: Sandy beach Blue Flag Beach: No Parking: Car park available Swimming: Yes Walking: Yes Bird Watching: Yes Wooden Boardwalk: Yes Seasonal Toilets: Yes Lifeguard: No Accessibility: Boardwalk access Dogs: Permitted (please keep dogs under control) 🌊 About the Beach Lisfannon Strand is a long sandy beach on the western shores of