Status of bathing water: Blue Flag 2017
The coastal resort of Redbarn is located approximately 2 kilometres south west of Youghal and is situated within an area comprising considerable natural and scenic amenities.
Ballyvergan Marsh, which is located to the north of Redbarn, is a proposed Natural Heritage Area. The marsh is of particular importance as it is the largest freshwater coastal marsh in County Cork, and accommodates important plant and bird species.
Status of bathing water: Identified 2017
Front strand is a sandy beach located beside Youghal town just off the N25. Public car parking and public toilet facilities are provided at the beach. Lifeguards are on duty during the bathing season.
Status of bathing water: Green Coast 2017
Garnish Strand is located 10.5km west of Allihies Village and 3km east of Dursey Cable Car. The beach forms an inlet within the larger Garnish Bay/Kenmare River. It consists of a stone and pebble strand with sand at water level, approximately 90m in length, see Figure 1 below. This strand forms part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Kenmare River SAC 002158 and is immediately adjacent to Beara Peninsula Special Protected Area 004155.
Bathing Water Status: Green Coast 2017
The nearest town to the pier is Kilcrohane. It is very suitable for swimming and diving as it is a sheltered pier. Access to the sea is via steps. It is very popular for fishing as there are plentiful supplies of mackeral. It is also a popular picnic spot.
There are boat trips to Carbery Island and seal watching.
The reknowned Sheeps Head Way walking route has over 60 miles of marked trails and transverses the nearby village of Kilcrohane. There are walks here for all abilities.
Bathing Status: Green Coast 2017
Cadogan's Strand is located in a small inlet in the North East corner of Schull Harbour approx. 500m east of Schull Town, which is approximately 24km west of Skibbereen. The beach is a south facing, sandy/shingle beach, approximately 200m in length.
Status of bathing water: Green Coast 2017
Galley Cove beach is located on the eastern side of the Mizen Head Peninsula in West Cork, approx. 1.5km south west of Crookhaven.
Galley Cove Beach is a sandy east facing beach, approx 120m long. The beach backs onto extensive sand dunes.
Status of bathing water: Blue Flag 2017
Barleycove is situated on the Mizen Penninsula, 22km south west of Schull. The site is situated between two headlands and compises an extensive sand dune system and associated habitats at the rear of the dunes. A small river running through the dunes discharges to the sea at the south east of the site. On the southern side the area is bounded by open sea. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach. Life guards are on duty during the bathing season.
Status of bathing water: Green Coast 2017
Ballyrisode Beach is located 11km west of Schull Town. The beach forms an inlet within the larger Toormore Bay. It consists of 2 beaches, each approximately 150m in length.This beach forms part of a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a National Heritage Area (NHA).
Ballyrisode Beach is an extremely valuable resource to both residents and visitors for a number of reasons, including its scenery and landscape and for its safe and sheltered location for swimming and other recreational activities.
Status of bathing water: Blue Flag 2017
Tragumna is a sandy, sheltered beach situated about 4 miles from Skibberreen. It can be reached by turning off the R596 at Abisdealy bridge and follow the signs for Tragumna. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach.
Status of bathing water: Identified Bathing Water 2017
The Warren is a sandy beach located at the mouth of Rosscarbery Bay and accessed by turning off the N71 at Warren Cross. There is a pitch and putt club adjacent to the beach. Public car parking, toilet facilities and lifebuoys are provided at the beach.
