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Burrow Beach, Sutton

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

About Burrow Beach, Sutton

Burrow Beach at Sutton is a long sandy strand on the north side of the Howth peninsula, looking across to Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island. A locals' favourite away from the busier city beaches, it is a relaxed spot for walking and swimming, with the village and the Howth cliff paths close by. The EPA classifies the water Excellent — among the best in Dublin. It is reached from Sutton, a short walk from Sutton DART station. As with any unsupervised beach, check the tide and local signage before swimming, keep a close eye on children in the water, and take your litter home.

Nearby beaches

Portmarnock's Velvet Strand lies across the estuary to the north.

Velvet Strand, Portmarnock

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Activity suitability

  • Surfing — No surf
  • Walking — Long walk (3km+)
  • Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Lifeguard (summer)

Facilities

  • Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Car park, Disabled access, Lifeguard, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from the relevant local authority 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: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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Nearby golf

Portmarnock Golf Club — Co. Dublin ~2 km as the crow flies · St. Anne's Golf Club — Co. Dublin ~3 km as the crow flies · Portmarnock Hotel & Golf Links — Co. Dublin ~4 km as the crow flies

From the GolfIreland.ie network. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies), not driving distance.