Photo of Mullaghderg Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Mullaghderg Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Mullaghderg Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Mullaghderg Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Mullaghderg Beach located in natural area

7.1

Good

Mullaghderg Beach

Gortnasate, Ireland

#46 out of 52 in Ulster

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Deserted Sand bottom Good for swimming

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Located outside the settlement

Kincasslagh • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Bar Teach Hiudai Beag

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Cafe Caifé Kitty

9.6 - Exceptional 5.7km

Meal Takeaway Summer Palace (Chinese)

8 - Very good 5.9km

Cafe Cois Farraige Cakes

9.6 - Exceptional 5.9km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 6.1km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 6.2km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 6.4km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

8.4km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Mullaghderg Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

2.9km

Museum Bád Eddie

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

6.5km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

5.4km

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About

Mullaghderg Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 46th place out of 52 beaches in the Ulster region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious 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, pet owners etc. It is almost deserted place even during the high season.

Mullaghderg 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.

Mullaghderg Beach (Ulster) is located outside the Kincasslagh 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 Mullaghderg Beach 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

+17 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.4 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Kincasslagh • 1.5 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Chill the beans

10 - Exceptional 3.1km

Bar Teach Hiudai Beag

9.4 - Excellent 5.6km

Cafe Caifé Kitty

9.6 - Exceptional 5.7km

Meal Takeaway Summer Palace (Chinese)

8 - Very good 5.9km

Cafe Cois Farraige Cakes

9.6 - Exceptional 5.9km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 6.1km

Restaurant Indian Palace

9.6 - Exceptional 6.1km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 6.2km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 6.4km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

8.4km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

6.7km

Tourist Attraction Mullaghderg Beach

50m

Tourist Attraction Cruit Island Wild Beach

2.9km

Museum Bád Eddie

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

5.7km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

6.5km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

5.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.2 (Good)

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Bloody Foreland Beach Bloody Foreland Beach

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Localities

Nearest

Kincasslagh • 1.5km

Transport

Airport

CFN • 2.4km

Bus Station

Mullaghduff • 2km

Train Station

Bellarena • 91.3km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Mullaghderg Beach?

The coastline of Mullaghderg 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 Mullaghderg Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Mullaghderg 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 Mullaghderg 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.

Mullaghderg Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

So the overall recommendation of the Mullaghderg Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Mullaghderg 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 Mullaghderg Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Mullaghderg Beach is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. In the high season, there are still almost no visitors, which makes this place ideal for a secluded holiday.

What are the key audiences of Mullaghderg Beach?

Mullaghderg Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Mullaghderg Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Mullaghderg Beach.

How far is the Mullaghderg Beach from parking?

The Mullaghderg 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 Mullaghderg Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Mullaghderg 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?

Mullaghderg 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.Mullaghderg 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.