Marble Hill
About Marble Hill
Marble Hill is a sheltered Blue Flag beach on Sheephaven Bay near Dunfanaghy, a compact curve of sand wrapped around a calm bay beneath wooded slopes. Lifeguarded in summer and known for its safe, gently shelving water, it is a long-standing family favourite and a popular spot for watersports. The sheltered setting and clear water make it one of the most appealing small beaches in north Donegal.
Also on Sheephaven Bay
Marble Hill, Killahoey and Portnablagh sit on the same short stretch of Sheephaven Bay coast around Dunfanaghy, each with its own character — an easy trio to visit in one day.
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 55.1757, -7.9017. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Safe
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Free
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Donegal 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
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Nearby golf
From the GolfIreland.ie network. Distances are straight-line (as the crow flies), not driving distance.