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Coastal areas in Ireland


There are 43 distinctly separate coastal areas in Ireland. We have compiled a list of these and plotted them on a handy interactive map below to help you identify Irish coastal areas.

Please note that we have illustrated these coastal areas based purely on their proximity to the sea. It should not be assumed that access is permitted to any of the coastal areas illustrated on this website. Where local access restrictions exist (e.g. those indicated by "Private Property" signs, "No Trespassing" signs, etc), we strongly advise that you comply with the relevant landowner's wishes.
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Coastal areas offer great walking opportunities all year round. As part of our Monthly Themes initiative, we promote beach walking as our January theme and island walking as our July theme.

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#JulyIslandWalk
 

All-Ireland map
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​Each red polygon on the map represents the extents of a coastal area in Ireland. Click on a polygon for further information about that area.

All the coastal areas marked on this map have also been listed in alphabetical order below.

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Alphabetical list
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  • ​​Achill, Corraun & Ballycroy Coast
  • Aran Islands
  • Ards, Strangford & Lecale Coast
  • Beara Coast
  • Burren Coast
  • Causeway Coast
  • Connemara Coast
  • Cooley Coast
  • Cork Harbour Coast
  • Dingle Coast
  • East Antrim Coast
  • East Cork Coast
  • East Foyle Coast
  • East Galway Coast
  • Fanad Coast
  • Horn Head & Ards Coast
  • Inishowen Coast
  • Iveragh Coast
  • Limerick Coast
  • Loop Head Coast
  • Mizen Coast
  • Mourne Coast
  • ​​North Down Coast
  • North Dublin Coast
  • North Kerry Coast
  • North Wexford Coast
  • Northeast Mayo Coast
  • Northwest Donegal Coast
  • Northwest Mayo Coast
  • Rosguil Coast
  • Sheep's Head Coast
  • Sligo & Leitrim Coast
  • South Clare Coast
  • South Cork Coast
  • South Dublin Coast
  • South Louth & Meath Coast
  • South Mayo Coast
  • South Wexford Coast
  • Southeast Donegal Coast
  • Southwest Donegal Coast
  • Waterford Coast
  • West Clare Coast
  • Wicklow Coast

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Shortcuts & bookmarks

If you find yourself returning to any particular page on this website, we recommend creating a shortcut on your device and a bookmark in your internet browser. These will give you much quicker access to the Irish walk-related information you need. For full details, including step-by-step instructions, please visit our "Shortcuts & bookmarks" page.
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Walking initiatives

We have developed the widest possible selection of meaningful initiatives to promote recreational walking in Ireland. These are delivered across The Ireland Walking Guide and High Point Ireland websites and range from monthly walking themes right through to the official All-Ireland Hillwalking Championships. We aim to deliver a consistent programme of initiatives every year on a recurring basis rather than a series of standalone one-off campaigns. Our "predictable" approach to participation initiatives means walkers always know what's coming up and have ample time to plan ahead. But why should you take part? Click here to find out...
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Disclaimer

Please be aware that recreational walking in the great outdoors can be a risk activity. The Ireland Walking Guide and Donard Media (the website's publisher) accept no responsibility for any injury, loss or inconvenience sustained by anyone using this website. Personal safety is entirely the participant's own responsibility.

The inclusion of walking routes, locations and geographical areas on this website is not an indication that access is permitted. It should not be assumed that access is permitted to any any specific piece of land in Ireland. Please note that upland areas and coastal areas indicated on this website are based purely on their geographical characteristics. It should not be assumed that access is permitted to any of the upland areas and coastal areas illustrated on this website. Where local access restrictions exist (e.g. those indicated by "Private Property" signs, "No Trespassing" signs, etc), we strongly advise that you comply with the relevant landowner's wishes. The Ireland Walking Guide and Donard Media recommend that anyone planning to go walking in Ireland should check for potential access restrictions and to request permission from the relevant landowner(s) in advance.

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