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Cushendall Beach

Antrim, Northern Ireland


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Cushendall Beach is a charming destination located on the Antrim Coast, offering a serene and picturesque experience for visitors. .

Cushendall Beach is a small, sandy beach approximately 250 meters long, situated in a bay to the north of the town of Cushendall. The beach is part of the Antrim Coast and Glens Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, providing a stunning backdrop of mountainous coastline.

The beach is backed by a grassy area, ideal for picnics, and offers superb views of the surrounding landscape. Behind the grassy area lies Cushendall Golf Club, adding to the beach's recreational appeal. Visitors can enjoy fishing, walking tracks to the north of the beach, and a children's play area with parking and toilet facilities available at the northern end of the beach. A small river mouth is located at the southern end of the beach.

While the beach itself offers some amenities, including parking, toilets, and a children's play area, further facilities such as shops, places to eat, and accommodation can be found in the historic town of Cushendall, a short distance from the beach.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 99%
Max temperature 14°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 21mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 96%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 21mph

The tide at Cushendall 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 Cushendall Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Johnny Joes (McCollums) (0.4 miles)
Caves of Cushendun (3 miles)
Game of Thrones Tour (3 miles)
Cushendun Village (3.2 miles)
Glenariff Forest Park Caravan Park (5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Cushendall

Coordinates: 55°4'56"N 6°3'18"W

Mapcode: IRL VF.B6QZ

What 3 Words: respect.trains.skies

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: Moyle

Nearest postcode: BT44 0QG

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Visitor information for Cushendall Beach, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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