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Old Bawn Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Old Bawn Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Old Bawn Beach.There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Strand Cahore is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.7

/ 10 Very good

#27 out of 56
in Leinster

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Old Bawn Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 27th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 88.8 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Cahore settlement, just 1.5 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Old Bawn Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

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Air temperature

5.3 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Cahore, Leinster,

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Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

1/10

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Old Bawn Beach is located in Leinster within Cahore, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"Amazing beach for walking. Swimming is safe but no lifeguard here. Sand is fine and very few stones or pebbles. Love this place."

Ph D

"Part of a beautiful long stretch of sandy beach. This part has long rolling dunes and lots of sand to sit in the sun or the kids to dig. There is a grassy area to park your car and a bit of a steep scramble up the dune to get to the beach. Great place to walk. Some folks riding horses while we were here."

Benjamin Millar

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"Amazing beach for walking. Swimming is safe but no lifeguard here. Sand is fine and very few stones or pebbles. Love this place."

Ph D

Benjamin Millar

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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
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location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach

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Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

The Strand Cahore• 23 min walk

Attractions

Shrule equestrian ce...• 3.1km

Transport

WEX• 25.7km
Pollshone Junction• 7.5km
Gorey• 14.5km

Localities

Cahore• 1.5km
Dublin• 88.8km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Old Bawn Beach?

The coastline of Old Bawn Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Old Bawn Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Old Bawn Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Old Bawn Beach good for swimming?

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

Old Bawn Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Old Bawn Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Old Bawn Beach 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 sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Old Bawn Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Old Bawn Beach is visited only by a few travellers. There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Old Bawn Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Old Bawn Beach.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.The Strand Cahore is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Old Bawn Beach from parking?

The Old Bawn Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Old Bawn Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Old Bawn Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Shrule equestrian centre, Shrule Pet Farm located in 3.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Old Bawn Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Old Bawn Beach 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.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Old Bawn Beach (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Old Bawn Beach (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.