Lahinch
About Lahinch
Lahinch is Clare's surfing capital — a wide beach backed by a lively town and the championship links of Lahinch Golf Club. Lifeguarded in summer, its consistent Atlantic beach breaks make it ideal for beginners and improvers, with several surf schools on the promenade. The long sweep of sand is perfect for a bracing walk under the Clare hills, and the town's pubs and cafés are right behind the beach.
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 52.9343, -9.3486. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — Beginner
- Walking — Good walk (1–3km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Yes
- Car park — Paid
- Disabled access — Yes
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Clare 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 Clare guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Clare 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.