Murlough
About Murlough
Murlough is a Blue Flag beach within Northern Ireland's first nature reserve, a 6,000-year-old dune system on Dundrum Bay in County Down, managed by the National Trust. Lifeguarded in summer, it is a magnificent wild beach with boardwalk paths through the dunes and the Mourne Mountains as a backdrop. A place for swimming, walking and wildlife beneath the mountains.
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 54.2315, -5.8745. Always verify the car park on arrival — access can change.
Activity suitability
- Swimming — Supervised only
- Surfing — Intermediate
- Walking — Long walk (3km+)
- Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Facilities
- Toilets — Seasonal
- Car park — Paid
- Disabled access — Partial
- Lifeguard — Yes
- Shower
- Café nearby
Facilities confirmed from the local council and Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and Discover Northern Ireland. Source.
Water quality
NIEA classification: Excellent (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check nidirect.gov.uk for the current rating.
Where to stay nearby
Accommodation near this beach coming soon — we are building our Down guide now.
Where to eat & drink
The nearest pub or café from TopPubs.ie will appear here as the Down 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.