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Beaches close to Sandycove Beach
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.
White Rock is a small beach accessible via approximately 100 steps from Vico Road, or alternatively via Killiney beach during low tide.
Seapoint Beach is a sandy and gently sloping beach with rocky areas along its coastline. For the safety of swimmers, a 300-meter exclusion zone for motorized boats is demarcated by lighted buoys. However, large waves caused by the car ferries can be sudden and swimmers are advised to exercise caution. Diving from the platforms is not allowed and fishing is prohibited within the designated bathing area. Seapoint Beach is situated in a National Heritage Area, Special Area of Conversation and a Special Protection Area. Popular activities at the beach include sailing, kayaking, and swimming.
Killiney Beach offers magnificent views of Bray Head, Dalkey Island, and Sorrento Terrace. The beach features a 300m exclusion zone for motorized craft, indicated by lighted buoys. Swimmers should take note of potential large waves produced by car ferries. Fishing is prohibited in the swimming area. Activities are limited to swimming.
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.
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 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.
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.
Just south of Bray Harbour lies a sheltered beach that can be accessed from the car park on the north end of Bray Seafront. The beach features a mix of sand and gravel.
