Bunmahon Beach

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2024-10-14

Bunmahon Beach is located in the county of Waterford. During bathing season, a lifeguard is on duty. There are toilets and a parking spot nearby. Dogs are not permitted. Enhanced accessibility for disabled persons. Public buses
Bunmahon is a gently sloping sandy beach with dunes accompanied by an area of diverse plant species and wildlife. It also offers rock pools with access to various marine flora and fauna. UNESCO has acknowledged the south coast of the county as a GeoPark due to its exceptional geological significance. Moreover, the coastal area is a Special Protection Area recognized by the E.U. Birds Directive. The bathing area measures around 500 meters long and 100 meters wide during low tide.
In addition to swimming, surfing and kayaking are popular activities at Bunmahon. There are also many interesting sights within walking distance of the beach to explore, such as the geological park, the spectacular coastal scenery and the old mining features.
Bunmahon beach is located on the south coast of Ireland in county Waterford 25 km east of between Dungarvan town. The beach is immediately west of the mouth of the River Mahon and it lies within the coastal body of the South East River Basin district. The designated bathing area is approximately 500 metres long and 100 metres wide (at low tide).
: Bunmahon is a sandy beach with a gentle slope down to the low water mark and variable slope below the low water mark. Currents can be very variable with sometimes challenging conditions for swimmers. The advice of lifeguards and locals should be asked for newcomers to the beach.

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