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Cork Beaches

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  • 10-04-2011 11:00pm
    #1
    Assassin saphir
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    What is the best beach in Cork? Looking for somewhere to go to relax in the evenings and i have the road to Garrettstown worn out.


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    ABajaninCork
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    Garryvoe Beach is nice. Just off the N25, turn off at Castlemartyr, head for Ladysbridge and Ballycotton. It's a straight run from there.


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    Kazbah
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    IMO Garrettstown & Garryvoe are the best for walking because they are so long. I also like Inchadoney, Owenahincha ang Youghal.


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    Lemag
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    Long Strand by Castlefreke. Great dunes to sit up in and at one end of it you frequently get surfers which I find interesting to watch.


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    54kroc
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    I used to love the beach down the road from Trabolgan until someone here told me that dogging goes on in the car park. :eek:
    I've not being back since.


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    SeaFields
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    If its just somewhere to sit down and read a book rather than walking, Rocky Bay by Roberts Cove is lovely. A small sandy beach surrounded by cliffs. There's also Roches point. Not a beach but I love sitting on the rocks there watching the boats, and sometimes the dolphins, come in and out of the harbour.


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    Balmed Out
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    Depends what you want to do there, someone mentioned castlefreke/long strand - its not suitable for swimming. Its neighbour red strand is a lovely beach with great views, also in that area inchadoney and the warren are nice.


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    Teangalad
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    Barley Cove maybe? if you are willing to drive a bit, mizen head around the corner some nice scenery down there.


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    pow wow
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    How long would Garryvoe be from Dunkettle in driving time? There's only so much Fountainstown a south city girl can take!


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    kinvara64
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    red strand, ownahincha,the warren all between clon and ross , approx 7 miles . you could see them all in one evening.


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    Faith
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    pow wow wrote: »
    How long would Garryvoe be from Dunkettle in driving time? There's only so much Fountainstown a south city girl can take!

    From Blackrock, it rarely takes me more than 30 mins I'd say. Longer if there's traffic but that's usually around Mahon Point.

    Garryvoe is great; it's really safe for dogs too.

    @Cork45 - dogging goes on all over the place. You honestly let that put you off going there?


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    ABajaninCork
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    pow wow wrote: »
    How long would Garryvoe be from Dunkettle in driving time? There's only so much Fountainstown a south city girl can take!

    About 25-30 mins. AND you don't have to cane the car!:D


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    Cú Giobach
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    ABajaninCork wrote: »
    About 25-30 mins. AND you don't have to cane the car!:D

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    54kroc
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    Faith wrote: »
    @Cork45 - dogging goes on all over the place. You honestly let that put you off going there?

    I didn't know it was that popular, I guess I'd be worried the locals might think I'm there to do a bit of dogging myself. Maybe if I had the bird with me I wouldn't mind.


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    Judes
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    Hey there Cork 45 - are you talking about "Whitebay" which does have a big car park and is on the way to Roches Point? If so I don't believe that - I'm there frequently and I've never seen anything like that. Put it this way - if there are a few cars there you can see if anybody's in them or not. But Whitebay is a gorgeous beach when the tide is out - and throughout the summer, a lot yachts will moor just off it.

    Or maybe you were talking about Guileen beach. Sorry not sure how to spell Guileen - but that's also close to Trabolgan.

    Any dogger's out there - can you stick to the "woods" and leave our beach car parks alone! :-)


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    54kroc
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    Ah jesus the doggers are in the woods as well?

    I think it's Whitebay, There's a big car park at the top and a 5min walk down a lane to get to the beach.


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    Faith
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    They're in car parks all over the world! Down by the Marina is a well-known spot for them too.


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    SeaFields
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    I think the OP is getting way more information than they wanted! :D

    If the beaches arent up to scratch, there's always a bit of dogging to be had! :D


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    Judes
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    Yep, I'm gutted - it is Whitebay you're talking about - OK - so leave the car parked in the car park - run out of said car park - with head covered in hat/scarf/hoodie/dark sunglasses................ then go for a lovely walk on the main road from there to Roches Point and back. You aren't walking on the sand - but you're getting all that fresh sea air, gorgeous scenery and a good long walk (without sand in your toes).

    There used to be a gorgeous cliff walk from Fort Camden through to Church Bay, (Crosshaven area) but the cliffs are crumbling and very dangerous in parts - and nobody is doing anything to save our coastline. Which is more upsetting than avoiding the doggers.


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    Balmed Out
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    Judes wrote: »
    Yep, I'm gutted - it is Whitebay you're talking about - OK - so leave the car parked in the car park - run out of said car park - with head covered in hat/scarf/hoodie/dark sunglasses................ then go for a lovely walk on the main road from there to Roches Point and back. You aren't walking on the sand - but you're getting all that fresh sea air, gorgeous scenery and a good long walk (without sand in your toes).

    There used to be a gorgeous cliff walk from Fort Camden through to Church Bay, (Crosshaven area) but the cliffs are crumbling and very dangerous in parts - and nobody is doing anything to save our coastline. Which is more upsetting than avoiding the doggers.

    Galley head is a less busy alternative.


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