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Ballycastle Beach

Ballycastle Beach offers stunning views of Rathlin Island and Fairhead ans is approximately 1.2 kilometres in length. Excellent water quality.

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Ballygally Beach

This is a poular beach that lies in a cosy bay beside the Antrim Coast Road. Good water quality.

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Ballyholme Beach

The mile long crescent of sandy beach curving along Ballyholme bay has been a favourite sea bathing spot for generations. Good water quality.

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Ballywalter Beach

A long sandy beach which offers enjoyment for all. Good water quality.

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Benone Strand

Golden sandy beach with stunning views. Excellent water quality.

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Brown's Bay Beach

Brown's Bay beach nestles in a beautiful and sheltered horse-shoe shaped bay. Good water quality.

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Carnlough Beach

This flat sandy beach sweeps almost 2km of Carnlough Bay. Excellent water quality.

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Castlerock Beach

Award winning beach backed by an extensive dune system in the picturesque village of Castlerock. Excellent water quality.

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Cranfield Beach

Long south-facing beach in an idyllic location with views of the Mournes. Excellent water quality.

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Crawfordsburn Beach

Fantastic beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast. Excellent water quality.

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Downhill Beach

Award winning beach in the shadows of the iconic Mussenden Temple. Excellent water quality.

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East Strand Beach, Portrush

Golden sandy beach with views of The Skerries and Causeway headlands. Excellent water quality.

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Groomsport Beach

Few coastal villages in Ireland can compare with Groomsport for scenic charm, tranquil beauty and historical heritage. Excellent water quality.

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Helen's Bay Beach

Beautiful sandy beach with excellent facilities, all within twenty minutes drive of Belfast. Excellent water quality.

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Millisle Beach

Golden sand and seawater lagoon provide a safe bathing area. Good water quality.

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Murlough Beach

Sandy beach with dunes and pebble ridge. Excellent water quality.

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Newcastle Beach

Sand & pebble beach located on the south down coast. Good water quality.

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Portballintrae Beach

Small sandy beach in the heart of the seaside village of Portballintrae. Excellent water quality.

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Portstewart Strand Beach

Magnificent two-mile strand of glistening golden sand. Excellent water quality.

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Tyrella Beach

Flat sandy beach with views of the Mourne Mountains. Excellent water quality.

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Waterfoot Beach

Waterfoot Beach is a sandy beach, bounded by Glenariff River to the north and is approximately 1 kilometre in length. Excellent water quality.

Seaside Award RuralCar ParkingDogs AllowedToilets

West Strand Beach, Portrush

Award winning beach in the heart of the resort of Portrush. Excellent water quality.

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Whiterocks Beach

Beautiful rural beach within walking distance of Portrush, famous for its distinctive white chalk cliffs. Excellent water quality.

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