Green Coast

Magheroarty Beach

Co. Donegal, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastYes

DogsYear-round

Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Magheroarty Beach

Magheroarty is a long Green Coast beach near Gortahork in the Donegal Gaeltacht, with sweeping sand and views out to Tory Island, from where the ferry departs. A favourite for surfing, kitesurfing and long walks, it is exposed to the Atlantic and unsupervised, so swimmers should be mindful of currents and signage. The mountain backdrop of Muckish and the wide bay make it one of the area's most scenic strands.

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Pin confirmed at 55.1459, -8.1736. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.

Map

Verified car-park pin.

Activity suitability

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

Facilities

Toilets — Yes
Car park — Free
Lifeguard — No
Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Donegal County Council 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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