Monitored bathing water

Warren (Cregane Strand)

Co. Cork, Ireland

Water qualityGood EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastNo

DogsTo be confirmed

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

About Warren (Cregane Strand)

Warren, or Cregane Strand, is a sandy beach at the mouth of the Rosscarbery estuary in West Cork, where the tidal channel meets the open bay. The dune system behind the beach is designated a Natural Heritage Area, home to a distinct run of dune and estuary ecology worth slowing down for on the way to the sand. There is a car park and toilets, and the beach is lifeguarded in season, with notice boards on site for current conditions. Warren pairs naturally with Red Strand and Owenahincha a short way along this stretch of coast, three beaches within easy reach of each other on the Rosscarbery-to-Clonakilty run. Always check the notice boards and heed any lifeguard advice, particularly around the estuary mouth where currents can run differently to the open beach.

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Activity suitability

Lifeguard (summer) — Yes
Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Surfing, Walking

Facilities

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

Facilities confirmed from Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland.

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: Good (latest annual bathing-water assessment). Always check beaches.ie for the current rating.

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