Photo of Bloody Foreland Beach with rocks cover surface

Photo of Bloody Foreland Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Bloody Foreland Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Bloody Foreland Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

6.7

Good

Bloody Foreland Beach

Knockfola, Ireland

#51 out of 52 in Ulster

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Deserted Good for swimming Short mountain trail Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Knockfola • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

6.9km

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

6.9km

Bar Connies bar

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Bar Teach Mhicí

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Coffee Shop Arán espresso bar & kitchen

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Bar Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 8.3km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 8.5km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 8.7km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

5.2km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Bloody Foreland Arch

630m

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland)

1km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

7km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Magherroarty Pier

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

8.1km

Museum Bád Eddie

8.8km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

8.8km

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About

Bloody Foreland Beach is located on the North Atlantic Ocean (part of Atlantic ocean) and it is in the 51th place out of 52 beaches in the Ulster region The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear 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.

Bloody Foreland 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.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Glassagh Lower Bay Beach, which has a rating of 7.2.

Bloody Foreland Beach (Ulster) is located outside the Knockfola 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 Bloody Foreland 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

+16 ^o C +12 ^o C

Air temperature

6 M/S

Wind

+13 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Knockfola • 0.7 km

Map of beach

Coffee Shop Stand road Magheragallan

6.9km

Coffee Shop C-breeze shack

6.9km

Bar Connies bar

9.6 - Exceptional 7km

Bar Teach Mhicí

9.2 - Excellent 7.7km

Coffee Shop Arán espresso bar & kitchen

10 - Exceptional 8.2km

Bar Sean Óg Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 8.3km

Cafe Caife Ard Na gCeapairí Amharclann Ghaoth Dobhair

9.2 - Excellent 8.3km

Restaurant Peppers Diner

8.2 - Very good 8.5km

Meal Delivery Apache Pizza Gweedore

8.2 - Very good 8.7km

Hiking Area Port Arthur Beach

5.2km

Playground Gweedore Community Park

9.4km

Tourist Attraction Bloody Foreland Arch

630m

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Cnoc Fola (Bloody Foreland)

1km

Tourist Attraction Magheragallan Beach

7km

Tourist Attraction Wild Atlantic Way Discovery Point @Magherroarty Pier

7.3km

Tourist Attraction Bunbeg Beach

8.1km

Museum Bád Eddie

8.8km

Historical Landmark Bunbeg Beach Shipwreck

8.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

4.1km

Glassagh Lower Bay Beach Glassagh Lower Bay Beach

7.2 Good

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Sand Beach Sand Beach

7.1 Good

8.1km

Bunbeg Beach Bunbeg Beach

7.1 Good

9km

Magheroarty Beach Magheroarty Beach

8 Very good

12km

Carrckfinn Beach Carrckfinn Beach

8.4 Very good

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Falcarragh Beach Falcarragh Beach

8.1 Very good

13.5km

Mullaghderg Beach Mullaghderg Beach

7.1 Good

15km

Cruit Island Wild Beach Cruit Island Wild Beach

7.2 Good

Localities

Nearest

Knockfola • 720m

Transport

Airport

CFN • 11.8km

Bus Station

McGee's Service Station • 11.7km

Train Station

Bellarena • 85.1km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

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Average Reviews rating

6.7 Good

Alison Gowing

10 Exceptional

Driver slowly as roads are narrow and because It's hard to keep your eyes on the road with such fabulous views our the window.

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Андрей Гречко

10 Exceptional

A very beautiful place for filming a film)))!

Terry

10 Exceptional

Great scenary and stunning views along the drive by the Bloody Foreland😊 Well worth a visit...

Arif Deen

10 Exceptional

Limited parking; great view

Valerii Zhukov

10 Exceptional

Small parking near the road in a very quiet and cozy place. There is a table for a picnic and relaxation. The mountain offers a magical view of the rocks, where the cries of seagulls and amazingly colored water echo.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Bloody Foreland Beach?

The Bloody Foreland Beach is mostly covered with rocks. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Bloody Foreland Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Bloody Foreland 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 Bloody Foreland Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Bloody Foreland 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 Bloody Foreland Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Bloody Foreland 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 rocks and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Bloody Foreland Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Bloody Foreland 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.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Bloody Foreland Beach?

Bloody Foreland 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 Bloody Foreland Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Bloody Foreland Beach.

How far is the Bloody Foreland Beach from parking?

The Bloody Foreland 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 and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Bloody Foreland Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Bloody Foreland Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Bloody Foreland Arch located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Bloody Foreland Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Bloody Foreland 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?

Bloody Foreland 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.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Bloody Foreland Beach (Ulster) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Bloody Foreland Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.