Enniscrone
About Enniscrone
Enniscrone is a magnificent Blue Flag beach in south-west Sligo, a five-kilometre sweep of golden sand backed by dunes on Killala Bay. Lifeguarded in summer with safe swimming and reliable beginner waves, it is a popular surf and family beach, with the town's famous Victorian seaweed baths nearby. One of the great strands of the north-west.
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 54.2138, -9.0944. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Beginner
- Walking — Long walk (3km+)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Paid
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Sligo 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
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Sligo guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Sligo 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.