Walk the new access trail
A signed trail from the Melmore Head car park drops to the sand in about 25 minutes each way. It is steep, with loose rocky gravel, and is not suitable for buggies or wheelchairs.
Murder Hole Beach
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About
Boyeeghter Bay, better known as Murder Hole Beach, is a pair of golden sand crescents split by a rocky bluff on Donegal's Rosguill Peninsula. There is nothing here but sand, sea and cliffs: no toilets, café or bins, and swimming is off the cards because of the rip tides.
Things to Do
Headland viewpoints
The cliffs framing the bay give the classic elevated view down onto both beaches and out across the Atlantic. There are no barriers and the ground stays wet, so keep well back from the edge.
The twin beaches and sea cave
At low tide the two sandy crescents join into a single stretch and the rockpools are exposed; the sea cave in the south of the bay is only reachable at low water. Check tide times before setting out.
Rockpooling and wildlife
Rockpools line the edges of the bay and seabirds nest in the cliffs above, with gannets often diving offshore. On clear days the view north stretches towards Malin Head.
Hike in from Tra na Rossan
The alternative approach is an unmarked, boggy 40-60 minute climb from the Tra na Rossan car park, passing a hilltop viewpoint over the bay. It suits prepared walkers only.
Plan Your Visit
- Parking: Paid car park at Melmore Head beside the caravan park (€5 per car); a second small car park serves the longer Tra na Rossan route.
- Food: No café or shop at the beach; the nearest pubs and places to eat are in Downings, about a 10-minute drive away.
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