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Beaches close to Claremont Beach
Burrow Beach is a north-facing, gentle-sloping sandy beach located near Baldoyle Estuary, which is a significant wildlife habitat.
Dollymount Strand, located on North Bull Island in Dublin Bay, is the closest large beach to Dublin City Centre. This sandy beach stretches from the north Bull wall to the island's northern tip and offers various activities like walking, kite flying, rowing, and canoeing. The island's sand dune system is one of Ireland's finest and features rare and threatened coastal habitats, making it internationally significant for conservation. The area is protected by the Flora Protection Order and Red Data Book.
Velvet Strand Beach is an east-facing, gently sloping beach with a long, open stretch. Behind the beach are dunes.
The bathing area can be found on the North Bull Wall, with access to the water (which is not a beach) through steps connected to the changing shelters.
The bathing area is situated halfway on the South Bull Wall and can be accessed from there. Notably, it is not a beach.
Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.
Donabate Balcarrick beach is a gently sloping and spacious sandy beach that faces south-east, and is surrounded by a large sandy dune area.
Sandymount Strand is a 2 km sandy beach with a gentle slope, resulting in shallow waters that make it unsuitable for swimming. The "Cockle Lake," a large inlet of water, remains even at low tide. While there is not much flora or fauna due to its location, Sandymount Strand is a vital area for migrating birds, connected to Sean Moore Park and the Irashtown Nature Reserve.
The Forty Foot, a historical bathing pool on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, is easily reached by a brief walk from the James Joyce Tower, Sandycove. While it was previously restricted to male swimmers, both genders now enjoy the spot. The Forty Foot features in James Joyce's Ulysses, with Buck Mulligan taking a swim there. It has been a popular swimming spot for 250 years.
Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boasts a delightful harbor and renowned Martello Tower, where author James Joyce once stayed as a guest of poet Oliver St. John Gogarty. Additionally, the traditional Irish bathing place, the Forty Foot, attracts daring swimmers year-round.
