Beaches in Wicklow, County Wicklow
The beach guide has 4 beaches listed in and around the town of Wicklow. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Silver Strand Beach (2.2 miles)
© Laura TestudThere are a few Silverstrand beaches in Ireland, and all of them are pretty nice. Silver Strand in Wicklow is no exception and would probably be known as one of the finest beaches in the country if it wasn't for the issue of access.
Silver Strand is a private beach, which in itself is not an…
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Blainroe Beach (2.5 miles)
© Courtesy Celtic RoutesThe pretty little cove of Blainroe is something of a hidden gem on the Wicklow coast. Tucked away between rocky headlands the sandy beach is only accessible through private land owned by the Blainroe Golf Club.
Whilst this is not an issue in itself parking may be. The only parking available nearby is reserved for…
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Brittas Bay (North) (6.2 miles)
© David SandsBrittas Bay North is the the topmost section of an approximately 4.5 km (3 mile) stretch of sandy coast. The beach here is known for the impressive sand dune system that it backs onto, a Special Area of Conservation. The beach is popular for swimming, with many visitors making the trip down from Dublin at…
Brittas Bay (6.5 miles)
© Courtesy Celtic RoutesThis 4km (2.5mi) long sheltered sandy beach is considered to be one of the best on the east coast. A popular spot with day trippers from Dublin it can get rather busy here during the peak season. However, there is a fair bit of space on the beach and the dunes behind so you should…
Wicklow beaches map
Map featuring Wicklow beaches. Click on pins to view beach details