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7.2

Good

Cruit Island Wild Beach

Cruit Island, Ireland

#41 out of 52 in Ulster

7.2

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Perfect for swimming Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

Kincasslagh • 2 km

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Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Bar Teach Hiudai Beag

9.4 - Excellent 8.2km

Cafe Caifé Kitty

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Meal Takeaway Summer Palace (Chinese)

8 - Very good 8.4km

Cafe Cois Farraige Cakes

9.6 - Exceptional 8.4km

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

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Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

8.5km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 8.6km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

50m

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Museum Bád Eddie

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Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

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Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

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About

Cruit Island Wild Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 41th place out of 52 beaches in the Ulster region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a straight coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright 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.

Cruit Island Wild Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

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.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Carrckfinn Beach, which has a rating of 8.4.

Cruit Island Wild Beach is located in Ulster within Kincasslagh, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

5.2 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.2 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Kincasslagh • 2 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 5.4km

Bar Teach Hiudai Beag

9.4 - Excellent 8.2km

Cafe Caifé Kitty

9.6 - Exceptional 8.3km

Meal Takeaway Summer Palace (Chinese)

8 - Very good 8.4km

Cafe Cois Farraige Cakes

9.6 - Exceptional 8.4km

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

8.5km

Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

8.5km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 8.6km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 8.6km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Mullaghderg Beach

2.9km

Museum Bád Eddie

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

7.8km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Dwellings, Arranmore

9.2km

Tourist Attraction Lighthouse Steps

9.3km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

7.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Sand Beach Sand Beach

7.1 Good

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Bunbeg Beach Bunbeg Beach

7.1 Good

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Aphort Strand Aphort Strand

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Glassagh Lower Bay Beach Glassagh Lower Bay Beach

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Maghery Strand Maghery Strand

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Bloody Foreland Beach Bloody Foreland Beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Kincasslagh • 2km

Transport

Airport

CFN • 5.2km

Bus Station

Kincasslagh, Keadue • 4.1km

Train Station

Bellarena • 94.1km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Cruit Island Wild Beach?

The coastline of Cruit Island Wild Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Cruit Island Wild Beach?

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

Is the Cruit Island Wild Beach good for swimming?

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

Cruit Island Wild Beach is partially protected from waves. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Cruit Island Wild Beach for swimming is very positive.

Is the Cruit Island Wild Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Cruit Island Wild Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Cruit Island Wild Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. 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 Cruit Island Wild Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cruit Island Wild Beach.

How far is the Cruit Island Wild Beach from parking?

The Cruit Island Wild Beach 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.

What is the best time of the year to visit Cruit Island Wild Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Cruit Island Wild Beach is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 15°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 7°C and water 7°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cruit Island Wild Beach (Ulster) 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.Cruit Island Wild Beach (Ulster) 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.