Please help the next visitor by writing a few lines about the beach, are there toilets? Is it shallow? Is there a jetty or maybe a kiosk?
Beaches close to Sutton, Burrow Beach
Howth's Claremont Beach is a gently sloping northward facing sandy beach.
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.
Portrane Brook Beach is a sandy beach on the seaward side of the Portrane Peninsula, with a gradual slope. It extends to the north, becoming Burrow Beach where sandy dunes can be found. However, strong currents are present at the northern end of the beach.
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.
