Beaches and Lakes in Co. Wexford
3 places
1.Baginbun Beach
sheltered cove where the Normans landed in 1170
A sheltered, sandy cove on the Hook Peninsula, famous as the spot "where Ireland was lost and won" after the Norman landing of 1170. Low cliffs keep the bay calm, making it a quiet, family-friendly swim and picnic beach.
- Highlights
- Norman landing site of 1170
- Green Coast Award for water quality
- Calm, sheltered swimming water
2.Curracloe Beach
11km of Blue Flag sand backed by a pine forest
One of Ireland's longest strands, Curracloe runs for 11km of soft white sand backed by grassy dunes and the pine woods of the Raven. It is an easy, family-friendly beach for walking, swimming and learning to surf.
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3.Carne Beach
a 1.5km Blue Flag strand with step-free access
A Blue Flag curve of firm, east-facing sand in Wexford's sunny south-east corner, sheltered by dunes and anchored by a small working fishing pier.
- Highlights
- Blue Flag beach
- 1.5km sandy strand
- Firm sand, easy walking
- Facilities
- Wheelchair access