Wicklow

Glen Strand

Glen Beach

8.4

/ 10 Very good

#5 out of 56
in Leinster

About

Glen Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 44.9 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Wicklow settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Glen Strand coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

3 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Silverstrand Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

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Historical

+12 ^oC +9 ^oC

Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Wicklow, Leinster,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Very poor

2.3/10

Cleanliness

Very good

7.5/10

Amenities

Very poor

1.6/10

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Glen Strand (Leinster) is located outside the Wicklow settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Glen Strand with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

User reviews

"The beach is stoney (large pebbles) but the water is easily accessible. The waves aren't too strong. It's not so frequented so you might have your privacy. There were only two other people when we were there. Clean beach & water, only downside was that there were many pieces of kelp and other natural stuff in the water. No facilities there except parking (Glen beach cliff wa..."

S. Dreg

"I always came here when need to focus about life existence. This beach is gorgeous, and when sun is outside the ocean looks gorgeous like green Caribbean tones. It worth the adventure and there is a small cliffs walk with stunning views. Just be aware that car park is usually full at weekends due to few spots available."

Matheus

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - low, mostly locals
size&shape
location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

Ardmore Point, Ireland

Silverstrand Strand

Silverstrand Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque

Ardmore Point 3.1 km

Ardmore Point, Ireland

Blainroe Strand

Blainroe Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom

Ardmore Point 2.2 km

Ardmore Point, Ireland

Magheramore Strand

Magheramore Beach

8.6

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water

Ardmore Point 0.7 km

Ballinclea, Ireland

Brittas Bay Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand

Ballinclea 2.7 km

Greystones, Ireland

Graystones South Strand

Graystones South Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Greystones 0.2 km

Arklow, Ireland

Clogga Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Arklow 4.2 km

Bray, Ireland

Bray Strand

Bray Beach

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Bray 1 km

Killiney, Ireland

Killiney Strand

Killiney Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand & pebble, Turquoise pure water, Sand & Pebbles bottom

Killiney 1 km

Ballymoney, Ireland

Ballymoney Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Ballymoney 1.2 km

What to do in Glen Strand? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Glen Strand can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Glen Strand welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

Beach surroundings

Transport Localities

Transport

DUB• 52.6km
Arklow• 21.5km
Na Clocha Liatha/Gre...• 19.2km

Localities

Wicklow• 1.6km
Dublin• 44.9km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Glen Strand?

The beachline of Glen Strand is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Glen Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glen Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

The Glen Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Glen Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Glen Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Glen Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Glen Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Glen Strand is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glen Strand?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glen Strand.

How far is the Glen Strand from parking?

The Glen Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

What is the best time of the year to visit Glen Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Glen Strand is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.