Photo of Blainroe Strand with bright fine sand surface

Photo of Blainroe Strand with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Blainroe Strand with very clean level of cleanliness

8.4

Very good

Blainroe Strand

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Blainroe Strand?

The bar is located right on the Blainroe Strand.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Blainroe Beach

Wicklow, Ireland

#5 out of 56 in Leinster

8.4

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Bright fine sand Fine sand bottom Good for swimming Short walking distance

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Located outside the settlement

Ardmore Point • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 120m

Park Magherabeg beach

2.5km

Hiking Area Cullen Wood

3.9km

Park National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

9km

Store Wolohan's Silver Strand Caravan Park

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Ceann Bhríde

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Travelahawk Beach

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Wicklow Historic Gaol

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Mount Usher Gardens

9.3km

Historical Landmark Wicklow Head Old Lighthouse

2.5km

Historical Landmark Black Castle

4.1km

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About

Blainroe Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 47.9 km away from its center, the city of Dublin. It is one of the beaches of Ardmore Point settlement, just 2.2 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Blainroe Strand coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Silverstrand Beach, which has a rating of 8.6.

Blainroe Strand (Leinster) is located outside the Ardmore Point settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Blainroe Strand with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

5.8 M/S

Wind

+14 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Ardmore Point • 2.2 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 120m

Park Magherabeg beach

2.5km

Hiking Area Cullen Wood

3.9km

Park National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

9km

Store Wolohan's Silver Strand Caravan Park

1.1km

Tourist Attraction Ceann Bhríde

3.1km

Tourist Attraction Travelahawk Beach

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Wicklow Historic Gaol

4.1km

Tourist Attraction Mount Usher Gardens

9.3km

Historical Landmark Wicklow Head Old Lighthouse

2.5km

Historical Landmark Black Castle

4.1km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

930m 12 min walk

Silverstrand Strand Silverstrand Strand

8.6 Excellent

1.6km 21 min walk

Magheramore Strand Magheramore Strand

8.6 Excellent

2.5km

Magherabeg Beach Magherabeg Beach

7.1 Good

3.2km

Glen Strand Glen Strand

8.4 Very good

5.7km

Brittas Bay Beach Brittas Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

11.7km

Sallymount Bay Beach Sallymount Bay Beach

6.8 Good

16.4km

Porter's Rock Beach Porter's Rock Beach

5.8 Pleasant

19.1km

Arklow South Beach Arklow South Beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Ardmore Point • 2.2km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 47.9km

Transport

Airport

DUB • 55.6km

Bus Station

Wicklow Train Station • 5.4km

Train Station

Wicklow Station • 5.4km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Blainroe Strand?

The Blainroe Strand is covered with soft and fine golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is also very convenient, covered with excellent fine sand.

What are the key activities at Blainroe Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Blainroe Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Blainroe Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Blainroe Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Blainroe Strand for swimming is positive.

Is the Blainroe Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pure soft sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Blainroe Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Blainroe Strand is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Blainroe Strand?

The bar is located right on the Blainroe Strand.

There are 1 restaurants nearby.Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

How far is the Blainroe Strand from parking?

The Blainroe Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Blainroe Strand?

There are 3 attractions near Blainroe Strand that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ceann Bhríde located in 3.1 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Blainroe Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Blainroe Strand is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Blainroe Strand (Leinster) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Blainroe Strand (Leinster) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.