Beaches in Portrush, County Antrim

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The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Portrush. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).

  • Curran (East) Strand Beach (0.6 miles)

    Curran (East) Strand © Willie Duffin | BY-SA

    Curran Strand forms part of a 4 kilometre strip of sandy beach, to the east of the town of Portrush.  The stretch of sand includes East Strand and White Rocks beaches at the far eastern end. To the rear of the beach an impressive dune system that is home to a rich variety of wildlife.…

  • Mill Strand Beach (0.5 miles)

    Mill Strand © Richard Webb | BY-SA

    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…

  • Whiterocks Beach (1.7 miles)

    Whiterocks Beach © Albert Bridge | BY-SA

    Whiterocks is a two mile stretch of sandy beach starting (or ends) in Portrush at the East Strand beach. The height of the waves makes Whiterocks popular with water sports enthusiasts, including anglers, bodyboarders, surfers, and surf kayakers. Equipment can be hired in season. There is an RNLI Lifeguard Service from 11am to 7pm from…

Portrush beaches map

Map featuring Portrush beaches. Click on pins to view beach details