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Ardnahinch, Shanagarry

Co. Cork, Ireland
Water qualityGood EPA
Blue Flag 2026No
Green CoastYes
DogsTo be confirmed
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Ardnahinch, Shanagarry

Ardnahinch is a Green Coast beach near Shanagarry and Garryvoe in East Cork, a sandy strand on the Ballycotton coast. There is no lifeguard, so swimming should be taken with care, but the long sands and gentle waves make it a popular spot for walking and a summer dip, with the famous Ballycotton cliff walk and Stephen Pearce pottery close by.

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Pin confirmed at 51.8155, -8.0264. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Activity suitability

  • Swimming — Supervised only
  • Surfing — Beginner
  • Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
  • Lifeguard (summer) — No

Facilities

  • Toilets — No
  • Car park — Free
  • Disabled access — Partial
  • Lifeguard — No
  • Shower
  • Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.

Water quality

Water quality information is sourced from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ireland and is updated annually. During the bathing season real-time water quality updates are available at beaches.ie. Always check beaches.ie and local signage at the beach before swimming, particularly after heavy rainfall. IrishBeaches.ie accepts no liability for water quality conditions at the time of your visit.

EPA classification: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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