Monitored bathing water

White Rock

Co. Dublin, Ireland

Water qualityExcellent EPA

Blue Flag 2026No

Green CoastNo

DogsTo be confirmed

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

About White Rock

White Rock is a small sandy gem below Vico Road, at the northern end of Killiney Bay between Dalkey and Killiney. Reached by a footbridge and steps down from the coast road — there is no car park at the spot, so the DART to Dalkey or Killiney is the easiest approach — it is a sheltered sun-trap loved by local swimmers, with the rocky Vico bathing place just around the headland. The EPA classifies the water Excellent, among the best in Dublin. The shore is rocky in places and the water deepens quickly, so mind your footing and swim within your depth. Killiney Hill rises above for one of the finest panoramas on the east coast.

Nearby beaches

The Vico bathing place is around the headland; Killiney strand runs south along the bay.

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Approximate location, auto-geocoded from a named car park — not yet a GPS-verified pin. Always verify on arrival.

Activity suitability

Surfing — No surf
Walking — Short walk (under 1km)
Not yet confirmed: Swimming, Lifeguard (summer)

Facilities

Car park — No car park
Disabled access — No
Not yet confirmed: Toilets, Lifeguard, Shower, Café nearby

Facilities confirmed from the relevant local authority 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.

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