Southern Ireland : Duncannon beach

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Duncannon is a beautiful Irish coastal town, relatively small but packed with historic, social and natural highlights. The town is just inland of a stunning beach of fine sand lapped by the crystal clear waters of a wide bay pointing out into the Bristol Channel to the south. The bay has two long low headlands at each side, covered in lush agricultural grazing land with dairy herds making an unmistakable Irish landscape. There are rivers flowing into the bay either side of Duncannon and with the occasional fishing boat slowly making its way from these out of the bay it really adds to the tranquillity of the location.

The whole area around Duncannon is an outdoor enthusiasts dream, low rolling countryside perfect for exploring by bicycle, headlands and river banks for walking alongside and of course the beaches on which to play. This isn't a surfing beach due to its location but it is ideal for windsurfers and kite surfers and is very safe being set back in the bay, away from the coastal currents to the south.

The town has a friendly, bustling atmosphere and really becomes a buzzing hub of activity in the summer months. The town has good facilities with are several good pubs, bed and breakfast and the main Fort Conan Hotel as well as the large Duncannon Fort to explore.

Details
Driving Access: Requires careful map reading, map right up behind the beach
Car Park spaces: 10 on the road, 30 in car park
Price: Free
Beach facilities: Picnic tables, children’s playground
Beach type: Sand
Break type: Beach
Pub: Strand Tavern
Sort of wave: Nil
Peaks: Nil
Left/Right: Nil
Offshore wind direction: Northerly
Local highlights: Local village and Duncannon Fort
Kite surfing allowed: Yes
Pets allowed: Yes

Ratings
Ability: Novice
Kids: 2 – Fort and children’s playground
Other stuff: 2- Village and Duncannon Fort
Access: 3 – Short walk from car park
Urban proximity: Village life
Water quality: Pristine – Blue Flag beach

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