Ballyheirnan
About Ballyheirnan
Ballyheirnan Bay is a beautiful Green Coast beach on the remote tip of the Fanad Peninsula, a curve of pale sand and dunes far from the crowds. Unspoilt and unsupervised, it is a wonderful place for a quiet walk and to take in the wild Fanad coast, though swimmers should be cautious without a lifeguard. Its isolation and clear water reward those who make the journey.
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 55.2471, -7.7126. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Toilets — No
- Car park — Free
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — No
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council and Fáilte Ireland. Source.
Water quality
EPA classification: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Donegal guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Donegal guide is built.
Nearby walks
Coastal walking routes from IrishWalks.ie will appear here soon.
Audio story
A 60–90 second audio story of this beach is coming to AudioToursIreland.ie.
Nearby golf
Coastal golf courses within 15km from GolfIreland.ie will appear here.