Mornington
About Mornington
Mornington is the dune-backed northern end of the Meath strand, at the mouth of the River Boyne beside the historic Maiden Tower. A wide sweep of sand and dunes, it holds a 2026 Green Coast award for its natural, unspoilt character. With no lifeguard, no car park and strong estuary currents near the river mouth, it is best enjoyed as a place for walking and birdwatching rather than swimming. The Boyne estuary setting gives it wide skies and abundant wildlife, and the strand links south to Bettystown.
Nearby beaches
The Bettystown bathing area lies south along the same strand.
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 53.7214, -6.245. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Map
Verified car-park pin.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Not advised
- Surfing — No surf
- Walking — Long walk (3km+)
- Lifeguard (summer) — No
Facilities
- Toilets — No
- Car park — No car park
- Disabled access — No
- Lifeguard — No
- Not yet confirmed: Shower, Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from Meath County Council and Fáilte Ireland Source.
Water quality
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