Top Dipping Spots in and around Dublin
This is my tried and true list of all the best places in and around Co. Dublin for a refreshing swim or dip
Kylie Kinsella
Dublin, Ireland
Beaches
Sandycove Beach: sand, close to Dublin, easy to get to, public transport, cafe nearby
Balscadden Bay: pebbles, close to Dublin, easy to get to, public transport
Malahide beach: sand, close to Dublin, easy to get to, public transport
Skerries beach: sand, easy to get to, public transport + walking
Balbriggan beach: sand, easy to get to, public transport
Killiney Beach: pebbles, easy to get to, public transport
Portmarnock Beach: sand, public transport
Donabate Beach: sand, public transport + walk
A Tiny Hidden Beach in Howth: part of hike, pebbles, close to Dublin, public transport + cliff walk
Portrane Beach: sand, less popular, public transport + walking
Loughshinny Beach: sand, less popular
Sea Swimming spots (all public transport accessible)
Forty Foot: iconic, very popular
Vico Bathing Place: iconic, very popular
High Rock: local
The Springers: local
Colliemore Harbour: local
The Cove in Greystones: local
Dipping spots (car needed for all)
Glencree River dip by Crone Woods
Glencree river dip by St Kevin's Church
Dargle River dip by Powerscourt Waterfall
St. John's Church
Saint Kevin's Pool
Jacksons Falls
Lough Bray Upper & Lough Bray Lower
Poulanass Waterfall
Coolalingo Waterfalls
Lough Dan
The Devils Glen waterfall
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