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Beaches close to White Rock Beach
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bray South Beach is a shingle beach with clear waters and some seaweed growth. It is sheltered by Bray headland to the south, which is part of the Special Conservation Area. The area is rich in local flora and fauna, and visitors can observe cormorants, porpoises, and dolphins.
The bathing area is situated halfway on the South Bull Wall and can be accessed from there. Notably, it is not a beach.
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.
Shelly Banks beach can be found at the tip of Southbank Road.
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.
