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Morriscastle Beach

Good for Relax

/ 10 Very good

#21 out of 56
in Leinster

About

Morriscastle Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 21th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 93 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Kilmuckridge settlement, just 3.1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need 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. There is a campsite located nearby.

Morriscastle 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 at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Tinnaberna Beach, which has a rating of 7.1.

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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

Kilmuckridge, Leinster,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Pleasant

6.2/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Morriscastle Beach is located in Leinster within Kilmuckridge, 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.

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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

Attractions Transport Localities

Attractions

Shrule equestrian ce...• 4.7km

Transport

WEX• 20.9km
Balleyedmond• 7.7km
Gorey• 17.9km

Localities

Kilmuckridge• 3.1km
Dublin• 93km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Morriscastle Beach?

The coastline of Morriscastle 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 Morriscastle Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Morriscastle 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 Morriscastle Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Morriscastle 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 Morriscastle Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Morriscastle 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 Morriscastle Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Morriscastle 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.

What are the key audiences of Morriscastle Beach?

Morriscastle Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Morriscastle Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Morriscastle Beach.

How far is the Morriscastle Beach from parking?

The Morriscastle Beach 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Morriscastle Beach?

There are 1 attractions near Morriscastle Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Shrule equestrian centre, Shrule Pet Farm located in 4.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Morriscastle Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Morriscastle 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?

Morriscastle 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.Morriscastle 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.