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Beaches close to Ross Beach, Killala
Enniscrone Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes, a caravan park, and a golf course. It is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA 004036) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC 000458), as part of the Killala Bay/Moy Estuary. There is a shellfish area in Killala Bay, west of Bartra Island. The beach is around 4.5km long, but the patrolled bathing area is approximately 500m. A short coastal walk is available to the north of Enniscrone pier. More information can be found on the NPWS website.
Dunmoran Beach is a sandy beach with sand dunes as its backdrop. Though not formally designated, a proposed National Heritage Area (pNHA) and a Special Protection Area (SPA) (Ref. SPA 004133) are close by at Aughris. The beach stretches 0.85km, with a designated 400m bathing area.
Portacloy Beach is a stunning sandy beach near Carrowteige in North Mayo and is a component of the Glenamoy Bog Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Rosses Point Beach, situated between the Drumcliff Bay Special Protection Area and the Cummeen Strand/Drumcliff Bay Special Area of Conservation, is a sheltered sandy beach, backed by sand dunes. Visitors can enjoy a coastal walk along Rosses Point Penninsula and harbour, which continues along the headland to the beach. Activities such as running, walking, and kite surfing are available on this approximately 1.5km long beach. The bathing area, however, covers only about 300m of the total length.
Rinroe is a sandy beach surrounded by sand dunes with stunning coastal scenery at Benwee Head. The location is rich in Irish history, culture, and folklore. Swimming is its main recreational activity, with a designated bathing area 300m wide and a water area of approximately 180km². The water depth ranges from 0.5m-5.0m depending on the tides.
Streedagh Beach is a sandy beach that features sand dunes and diverse herbaceous vegetation. Nearby, there is an estuary with sand flats and salt marsh, which supports a variety of plant species. The beach is included in the Streedagh Point Dunes Special Area of Conservation due to its unique tombolo formation, connecting Conor's Island to Streedagh Point, spanning about 2.5 km.
Srah Beach is a lovely sandy beach located in the northeastern part of Blacksod Bay. The beach is named after the Irish term 'Sraith', which denotes the sandy stretch that connects Claggan Island to the mainland. Srah beach is included in the Blacksod Bay/Broadhaven SPA and the Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex SAC.
Mulranny Beach, located southwest of Mulranny village, is a popular sandy beach that boasts a strand of Mediterranean heath and features machair sand plains and saltmarsh. The saltmarsh houses a variety of flora and fauna, including flowering plants and birds. The site is home to three areas of conservation and protection, including Owenduff/Nephin Complex, Corraun Plateau, and Clew Bay Complex. Additionally, there is one Special Protection Area for Birds, Owenduff/Nephin Complex. The beach itself is 400 metres long with a bathing area that is approximately 0.37km wide and the bathing water covers an area of about 0.12km2. The depth of the water ranges from 0.5m to 5.0m depending on the tides.
Mullaghmore Beach, situated within the Bunduff Lough and Machair Special Area of Conservation (SAC), is a tranquil, sheltered sandy beach with sand dunes that support diverse plant species. The beach is also home to a range of wildlife, and boasts offshore reefs. In addition, the nearby Mullaghmore Sailing Club offers summer sailing courses. While the bathing area is around 300m long, the beach itself spans over 2km.
Bertra Beach is a sandy dune area, enclosed by caged stone in the bathing zone. The beach is exposed, with the likelihood of rip tides and strong currents. The sand dunes are a mixture of embryonic and marram dunes, both of which are listed in Annex I of the EU Habitats Directive. In the last decade, restoration work has successfully reduced the erosion extent. Bertra Beach is part of the Clew Bay Complex (SAC & SPA) Site Code 001482 and is near to Old Head SAC/pNHA (Site Code 000532). The beach, situated at the base of Croagh Patrick, offers activities including swimming, surfing, canoeing, and angling. The designated bathing area is approximately 1km² in size with depths ranging from 0.5m to 5.0m depending on the tides.
