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Murrough Beach

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  • Water temp(satellite):
  • 13.8°C
  • 2024-10-14

Murrough Beach is in the county of Wicklow. Parking is available nearby. Dogs must be on a leash at all times. 250m from Wicklow Train Station and 500m from Wicklow Bus Stop
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.


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Source of satellite-read water temperature: Copernicus Sentinel satellite data from the European Space Agency.