Rosses Point Beach

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2024-10-14

Rosses Point Beach is located in the county of Sligo. During the bathing season, a lifeguard is on duty. Toilets and parking lot near the beach. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. Beach is accessible for guests with disabilities. Bus Eireann service to and from Rosses Point - Sligo -Strandhill
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.
The beach is popular for running, walking and kite surfing. There is car parking adjacent to the beach. Public toilets are also available in the vicinity of the beach. Lifeguard cover is provided during the bathing season. A local bus service operates in the area. There is plenty of holiday accommodation, including guesthouses, hotel, camping and caravanning all in the vicinity of the beach. Rosses point Yacht Club is nearby and they provide sailing courses during the summer off shore. The RNLI also have a base at Rosses Point. There is a nice coastal walk along Rosses Point Penninsula and harbour which continues along the headland to Rosses Point beach. Activities prohibited are those listed in the Beach Bye Laws 2007. These can be viewed on Sligo County Council's Website under Water Safety, www. sligococo. ie. and on the beach notice board. Map 1: Bathing Water Location & Extent
Rosses Point Beach is located approximately 8km north west of Sligo Town at the end of the Rosses Point peninsula. The beach is west facing with Drumcliff Bay to the north and Sligo Bay to the south. The beach area is divided by a small prominentary, creating two beaches known locally as the first (more southerly and much smaller) and second beaches. Rosses Point beach is a fine sandy beach, approximately 1.5km in length, and is backed by sand dunes and a golf course. The bathing area which is patrolled by lifeguards during the bathing season is approximately 300m in length.
: Rosses Point Beach is a sheltered sandy beach, backed by sand dunes.

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