Where Can You Swim Sea Near Belfast?

Where can I swim near Belfast?

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• Helen’s Bay Beach. Helen’s Bay, County Down in August 2021 (Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live)
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• Seapark Beach.
• Kilclief Beach.
• Ballygally Beach.
• Brompton Beach.
• Oxford Island.
• Ballintoy Harbour.

Is there any beaches near Belfast?

Crawfordsburn Beach
Located along the coast from Helen’s Bay. Crawfordsburn beach also includes a nature park where you can explore waterfalls and forest walkways. Just 9.6 miles from Belfast, this beach can be easily reached by car and again there is a train station close by.

Where sea swim Northern Ireland?

1. Ballintoy Harbour, Co. Antrim – a spot like no other for wild swimming.
2. Lough Shannagh, Co. Down – one of the best wild sea swimming spots in Northern Ireland.
3. Ballygally Beach, Co.
4. Orlock Point, Co.
5. Muckross Bay, Co.
6. Murlough Bay, Co.
7. Oxford Island, Co.
8. Gortin Glen Lakes, Co.

How far is Belfast from the ocean?

Depending on where you are in the city, the closest beach to Belfast is either Helen’s Bay Beach (20-minute drive from City Hall) or Crawfordsburn Beach (25-minute drive from City Hall).

Is Helens Bay safe to swim?

About. Helen’s Bay Beach is one of two excellent beaches found in Crawfordsburn Country Park. These beautiful sandy beaches are by far the best within the Belfast area and as such are exceptionally popular and well used. Helen’s Bay Beach is gently shelving and has excellent water quality making it ideal for bathing.

Can you swim in the sea at Rye?

This beach is behind the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. There are plenty of secluded breakwaters and plenty of sand at low tide. A few dog walkers but swimming is possible without giving offence.

What is the most beautiful part of Northern Ireland?

8 of the most beautiful places in… Northern Ireland

1. The Dark Hedges, County Antrim.
2. Mourne Mountains, County Down.
3. Glenariff Waterfall, County Antrim.
4. Mussenden Temple, County Londonderry.
5. Dunluce Castle, County Antrim.
6. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, County Antrim.
7. Lough Beg, County Londonderry.
8. Giant’s Causeway, County Antrim.

Is Belfast more Catholic or Protestant?

These figures based on the 2021 census at district level mask wide variations on smaller scales. In the Belfast City Council and Derry and Strabane District Council areas, the figures at ward level vary from 99% Protestant to 92% Catholic.

Can you swim from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

The Dál Riata Channel Swim, previously known as the Mull of Kintyre Swim, is a newer and shorter 17 km (10.5-mile) course between Scotland and Northern Ireland pioneered by Wayne Soutter from Mull of Kintyre in Scotland to Ballycastle in Northern Ireland in 2012.

Do sharks swim in the Irish Sea?

There are 35 species of sharks living in the seas around Ireland. From the lesser spotted dogfish, to the common blue shark and the huge basking shark – the second largest fish in the sea.

Is North Sea good for swimming?

The waters of the North Sea are cold, ranging between 14 and 20 degrees C in the summer months. If you come from a country where the sea water temperature is above 22 degrees C all summer, and up to 26 degrees, it will be hard for you to swim in the chilly water of the North Sea.

Can you swim in the Atlantic Ocean in Ireland?

Gurteen Bay, County Galway
Gurteen Bay (neighbour to Dog’s Bay) is another one of the top spots for wild swimming in Ireland. Located in Connemara, this beach makes up one part of the tombolo which juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. Aside from swimming, this postcard-worthy setting is one for the books!

Is Belfast more Irish or British?

In 2021: 42.8% identified as British, alone or with other national identities. 33.3% identified as Irish, alone or with other national identities. 31.5% identified as Northern Irish, alone or with other national identities.

How far is it from Belfast to Titanic?

1.5 miles
Titanic Belfast is only 2.4km (1.5 miles) away from Belfast City Centre – a pleasant 25-30 minute walk.

Did the Titanic go to Belfast?

On March 31 construction of the 900 feet-long Titanic was finished, and days later, on April 2, it set sail from Belfast for Southampton. Again this was watched by ten of thousands of spectators, as the grand ocean going liner headed out towards Belfast Lough.

Is it safe to swim in Elizabeth Bay?

It is almost private and is un-signposted, not crowded, and a safe place to swim and enjoy what Governor Phillip stated as “… being without exception the finest Harbour in the World … “.

Is Whitehaven beach safe to swim?

The short answer is yes!
Whitehaven Beach has a shallow shoreline and is sheltered from the open ocean by the other islands in the Whitsunday group and the outer reef. There are no big waves or rip tides to worry about here, the water is usually relaxed and calm and suitable for swimmers of all strengths.

Is Rose Bay safe to swim?

Water quality in Rose Bay is generally suitable for swimming in dry weather conditions.

Can you swim in the sea at Camber Sands?

Camber, located east of the ancient town of Rye, has over 2 miles of beach, and much of it is golden sands! It is home to the only sand dune system in East Sussex, which provides a valuable natural habitat to many animals and plants. Please ensure you swim within the marked area.

Is Camber Sands sea clean?

Annual classification. – Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.