Carlingford

Murlough Beach

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Murlough Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Percy French is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

Good for Relax

7.2

/ 10 Good

#37 out of 56
in Leinster

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Murlough Beach is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 37th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 101.6 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Greenore settlement, just 28.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a long lasting coastline with crystal turquoise water and gray sand & pebble cover, 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, hikers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Murlough 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.

Getting to the beach is not easy. To reach it, you need to take a path more than 1km long. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Newcastle Beach, which has a rating of 8.

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+12 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+11 ^oC

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Greenore, Leinster,

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Murlough Beach (Leinster) is located outside the Greenore 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, 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.

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- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
- Popularity of the region among tourists - medium, individual tourism
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location
- In a natural environment, there are no roads or buildings within the beach

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- Crystall water, high transparency
- Turqoise blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.6 (Very good)

Greenore, Ireland

Newcastle Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray sand

Greenore 25.8 km

Beach surroundings

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Restaurants

The Percy French• 2.7km
Railway Street Cafe...• 2.7km
Brunel's Restaurant• 2.7km
Donard Bar• 2.7km

Transport

BHD• 43.2km
Newcastle Bus Statio...• 2.7km
Ballycarry• 61.5km

Localities

Greenore• 28.5km
Dublin• 101.6km

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

Murlough Beach has a gray sand and pebble cover. 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 Murlough Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Murlough 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 Murlough 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.

Murlough 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 Murlough Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Murlough 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 mixed with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Murlough Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Murlough Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. 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.

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On the territory of the national park / reserve

What are the key audiences of Murlough Beach?

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

Beachgoers with pets
Hiking adventurers

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Murlough Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Percy French is the closest place located 2700 meters from the beach.

How far is the Murlough Beach from parking?

The Murlough 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 and you have to walk along the trail for more than 1km to reach the beach.

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

The month with the highest temperature in Murlough Beach is August. Its average value reaches 17°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?

Murlough 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.Murlough 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.