Blue Flag 2026

Rossbeigh

Co. Kerry, Ireland
Water qualityExcellent EPA
Blue Flag 2026Yes
Green CoastNo
DogsSeasonal
Always verify the car-park location on arrival. Road and access conditions may change.

About Rossbeigh

Rossbeigh is a dramatic Blue Flag strand on the Ring of Kerry, a long sandy spit reaching into Dingle Bay opposite Inch. Backed by dunes and looking towards the Dingle Peninsula, it offers a magnificent walk and reliable Atlantic surf. Summer lifeguards patrol the marked area, which matters here: strong currents run around the spit, so swimming is safest within the flags. The village of Glenbeigh and the start of the Kerry Way are just inland.

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Pin confirmed at 52.0595, -9.9745. 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) — Yes
  • Not yet confirmed: Swimming

Facilities

  • Toilets — Seasonal
  • Car park — Paid
  • Lifeguard — Yes
  • Not yet confirmed: Disabled access, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from Kerry 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.

Where to stay nearby

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Nearby golf

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