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Beaches close to Kilcoole Beach
Greystones South Beach is a steep shingle beach, with sudden declines into the water and bordered by a railway line.
A cove with a shingle beach can be found south of Greystones Marina, set amidst a rocky foreshore. Access can be gained at your own risk by taking the sloped path located at the southern end of the beach.
Bray South Beach is a shingle beach with clear waters and some seaweed growth. It is sheltered by Bray headland to the south, which is part of the Special Conservation Area. The area is rich in local flora and fauna, and visitors can observe cormorants, porpoises, and dolphins.
Just south of Bray Harbour lies a sheltered beach that can be accessed from the car park on the north end of Bray Seafront. The beach features a mix of sand and gravel.
This beach can be reached via the Murrough Car Park, near the port access bridge at the north end of Wicklow town. It is a long, gravel beach that can drop off sharply. The beach is only a brief two-minute walk from the car park.
Wicklow Harbour houses a calm bathing spot with a smooth, gravelly beach and nearby parking. In the summer, there is a floating platform available.
Silver Strand is a gently sloping sandy beach, occasionally rough due to its exposure. It is situated 1.2km north of the Wicklow Head SPA and Wicklow Reef SAC. The beach is divided at high tide and only accessible through the adjacent caravan parks.
Killiney Beach offers magnificent views of Bray Head, Dalkey Island, and Sorrento Terrace. The beach features a 300m exclusion zone for motorized craft, indicated by lighted buoys. Swimmers should take note of potential large waves produced by car ferries. Fishing is prohibited in the swimming area. Activities are limited to swimming.
White Rock is a small beach accessible via approximately 100 steps from Vico Road, or alternatively via Killiney beach during low tide.
Sandycove beach is a small seaside spot with shallow water perfect for paddling and beautiful views. The suburb boasts a delightful harbor and renowned Martello Tower, where author James Joyce once stayed as a guest of poet Oliver St. John Gogarty. Additionally, the traditional Irish bathing place, the Forty Foot, attracts daring swimmers year-round.
