Ballyallia Lake
About Ballyallia Lake
Ballyallia Lake is a freshwater Green Coast bathing area on the edge of Ennis, a calm lakeside amenity set in a popular walking and wildlife park. Lifeguarded in summer, its sheltered, gentle water makes it a safe and convenient swimming spot for the town, surrounded by woodland and looped walking trails. A peaceful inland alternative to the coast, ideal for families and a quiet dip close to Ennis.
Get directions to the car park
This opens the verified car-park pin — never the beach itself or a mid-route point.
📍 Get directions to the car park
Pin confirmed at 52.8715, -8.9795. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Not yet confirmed: Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Clare County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
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Nearby golf
From the GolfIreland.ie network. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies), not driving distance.