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Carnlough Beach

Antrim, Northern Ireland


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Carnlough Beach, located in Northern Ireland, is a serene and picturesque destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and traditional charm. .

Carnlough is a quiet fishing village situated at the foot of the Antrim Glens, providing a tranquil atmosphere for visitors. The village boasts a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach that stretches around a beautiful, wide bay.

The beach in Carnlough is a pleasant sandy stretch that can be found at the edge of the village. However, it is worth noting that the beach tends to disappear under the high tide towards the village end. In contrast, further down the bay, there is still some sandy beach to be enjoyed.

Bay Harbour Sand

Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 18mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 100%
Min temperature 8°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 18mph

The tide at Carnlough Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:13 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Recommended holiday cottages near Carnlough Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Carnlough Bay Boat Tours (0.4 miles)
Glenarm Castle (2.1 miles)
Steensons Jewelers (2.1 miles)
Glenarm forest (2.2 miles)
Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park (5.3 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Carnlough

Coordinates: 54°59'19"N 5°59'30"W

Mapcode: IRL VG.WKL1

What 3 Words: haystack.ambushed.relay

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Antrim

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: Larne

Nearest postcode: BT44 0HJ

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