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Mullaghmore Beach

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  • 2024-10-14

Mullaghmore Beach is located in Sligo. Near the beach, there are toilets and a parking area. Dogs shall be kept on a leash. Local Link bus operates between Sligo to Ballyshannon (route 982) stopping at a number of villages including Mullaghmore.
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.
Mullaghmore Beach is a popular seaside resort and is very popular for walking. Mullaghmore Sailing Club is nearby and they provide sailing courses during the summer off shore. There is car parking adjacent to the beach. Public toilets are also available in the vicinity of the beach. The beach has a local bus serviceThere is plenty of holiday accommodationin the vicinity of the beach, including guesthouses, hotels, camping and caravaning. Activities prohibited at the beach are listed in the Beach Bye Laws 2007, which can be viewed on Sligo County Council's website, www. sligococo. ie and locally at the beach notice board. Map 1: Bathing Water Location & Extent
Mullaghmore beach is located in North County Sligo, 25km from Sligo town. It is a rural sandy beach backed by sand dunes. The beach is approximately 2km in length with a designated bathing area of approximately 300m. This beach forms part of the Bunduff Lough and Machair Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
: Mullaghmore Beach is a sheltered sandy beach, backed by sand dunes

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