Beaches in County Mayo
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Beaches in County Mayo
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- ajsreview2017Royal Tunbridge Wells, UK116 contributionsA good long beach ideal for walking. The beach is popular with surf schools etc. It can be quite busy in terms of parking and there are quite a few food trailers parked up.Written 21 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Grace SWestport, Ireland55 contributionsOne of the most beautiful beaches I have ever been to! Blue water and silver sand. Very clean and scenic in ever direction you look! If in Mayo and nearby, this is one place you won’t regret or forget! Bonus is that hardly anyone is on the beach, you basically have it to yourself!Written 28 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- mcbeano1Preston, UK17 contributionsTranquil place. Beautiful island and spectacular scenery and beaches. Varied landscape. Friendly locals and seasonal facilities.Written 7 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MelTNiort, France7 contributionsIf there was sunshine you’d think you were on a beach in some foreign exotic country. Small sandy beach with pier where children were pier jumping.
Unfortunately car park had height barrier so we couldn’t park our camper.
Surely owners of campers are also allowed enjoy the Wild Atlantic Way???Written 7 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sean O’MahonyCork, Ireland30 contributionsThe only proper sandy beach close to Westport. Bertra is a long isthmus stretching out into Clew Bay, so if it's too windy to swim on the sandy west side, you can swim on the stonier, but sheltered east side.
I swam on both sides and enjoyed both.
Great views of Croagh Patrick
Good car park and facilities.
Lifeguards for most of the day.
Strong Atlantic winds can be a bit chilling.Written 8 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Linda RSkerries, Ireland3 contributionsNever experienced anything like it, unreal, every town near water should have a tidal pool. Would definitely recommend a visit and will be back for sureWritten 9 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tara GDublin30 contributionsGreat walk across a massive beach. It was windy the day we went, blew the cobwebs off. Hard to see the turn up onto the dunes from the beach. Walk continues by a large pond too. Historic graveyard at the start of the walk.Written 19 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- David ODublin, Ireland14 contributionsBeautiful place for a walk. Very tranquil with great views of the coast and mountain behind.
The 2 bridges really add character to strand.Written 30 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - A P MulDublin, Ireland15 contributionsLovely place to relax and take in views.
Lots of parking.
The walk along beach has interesting geology and wildlife.Written 8 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - PhillipsfamilySwadlincote, UK18 contributionsSun, sea & sand. Walked ran & wadded in the sea. Have a wonderful time spent with family. Beautiful beachWritten 30 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maps1132332 contributionsI was not confronted by anyone and very respectfully made my way to Uggool beach without causing any issues. I believe it is dreadful that anyone should claim a right to block responsible and respectful people from gaining access to a public beach. The Uggool beach is of spectacular beauty and among the finest examples of shoreline in the country.
I have heard a story that the man who owns the property that blocks access to the public beach asked the local government authorities to design and construct an access path or gate to allow a seperated access path for the public to access the public beach of Uggool, according to the rumours, the government refused to build such a path, and told the man that if he wanted such a path that he would have to to build it himself at his own expense.
So I do blame in part the neglectful attitude of the local authorities involved. Ofcourse anyone can see that the man has a dilema on his hands and that undoubtedly it was a reasonable request for him to seek help for safeguarding his sense of privacy by having the government build a seperate access path to the Uggool beach away from his private residence and at the expense of the government.
Nonetheless it does not change the fact the Uggool is a public beach as are all beaches in Ireland by law and it is not right or just to block access for the public to one of Irelands most beautiful scenic spots, despite the inconvenience it maybe to the owner of the intervening land.
There I send a personal appeal to this man, to let the bitterness which you may feel entitles to hold, to dissipate in the name of God, for it is Gods land that you are holding for ransom. I think everyone must have sympathy and understanding for the position you find yourself in, cetainly I do, but it will not stop me from, with respect, making my way to one of Irelands most beautiful places of natural beauty Uggool beach.
Kindest regards, 'Walker of the Wild'Written 11 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Silver DNorthern Ireland, UK144 contributionsWe used to come here all the time when we were in Westport, this year the storms and high tides have caused so much damage to the car park overlooking the sea you can't do this anymore which is a shame. In fairness the council have built a new car park beside the toilets further up from the original car park but it hasn't got that appeal that the other one had of not being right at the waters edge.Written 3 July 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
