Portrush West Strand Beach is a popular family-friendly seaside destination located on the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. .
The sandy beach with adjoining promenade is sheltered from the wind and provides excellent coastal views. The town of Portrush is directly behind the promenade.
Mill Strand is a golden, sandy beach looking west from the small seaside resort town of Portrush. The quaint old harbour is found at the northern end of the beach, which is backed by a long promenade for walkers and cyclists. Behind the promenade there is a large grassy area, a popular spot for a picnic with excellent views of the harbour and the rocky headlands of the Antrim coastline. The occasional porpoise may even be spotted out in the surf.
The beach has a fairly large car park along Eglinton Street, with toilets also found here. The sand can be accessed via a ramp. The town centre of Portrush, built along a peninsula, can be found just to the north east of the beach. Here, visitors will find many shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and places to stay. Portrush train station can be found right behind the beach, offering services to the nearby larger town of Coleraine.
Portrush West Strand Beach on the Antrim Coast is a popular family friendly seaside destination. Walk along the beach to the harbour and have a bite to eat in the beach side cafe or take the kids to the amusements. The promenade runs along the beach front, great for cycling and jogging. The beach looks out towards Island Dhu, a wildlife refuge popular with bird lovers. Swimming is safe and there are lifeguards on duty through July and August.
One of the Causeway Coast's most beautiful beaches with its large sand dunes forming the backdrop of Royal Portrush golf course.
Portrush West Strand Beach is adjacent to the Causeway Coast Way.
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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 14°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Min temperature | 9°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
The tide at Portrush West Strand Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:49 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:22 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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