Greystones South

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2025-01-27

Greystones South is in the county of Wicklow. Life guard is present at bathing season. Toilets and parking lot near the beach. Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Guests with disabilities can access the beach. Dart light rail and Dublin Bus
Greystones South Beach is a steep shingle beach, with sudden declines into the water and bordered by a railway line.
Small numbers of people swim, sail, canoe, water-ski, body-board, snorkel and scuba dive.
Greystones South Beach is located approximately 6km south of Bray Town along the R 761 regional road from Bray to Greystones. The beach is situated just south of Greystones Town and is only 2 minutes walk from the main street and Greystones Dart Station. The bathing area is approximately 600m long and 50m wide and is approximately 0.03km2 in area (2.5 Hectares). The beach is accessed on the north end from steps and a ramp from the town itself and a set of steps opposite the lifeguard station. There are two pedestrian access points from a public car park at the southern end. A pedestrian walk way extends along the back of the beach for 250m.
Greystones Beach is a shingle beach with some sand for the most part but there are plenty of stones, pebbles and grasses scattered throughout.

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