Photo of Cushendall Beach with brown sand & rocks surface

Photo of Cushendall Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cushendall Beach with spacious bay

Photo of Cushendall Beach with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cushendall Beach located in natural area

Photo of Cushendall Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

6.9

Good

Cushendall Beach

Cushendall, United Kingdom

#240 out of 298 in Scotland

6.9

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Strone • 33.7 km

Map of beach

National Park Glenariff Forest Park

8.3km

National Park Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Cushendall Beach.

50m

Tourist Attraction The Glens of Antrim

660m

Tourist Attraction Waterfoont Beach

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Cushendun Caves

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Access to Hidden Village of Galboly

5km

Tourist Attraction Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Cranny Falls

10km

Historical Landmark Layd Old Church (State Care Monument)

1km

Historical Landmark Red Bay Castle

1.8km

Historical Landmark The Hidden Village of Galboly

5.8km

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About

Cushendall Beach is located on the The Northern Strait and it is in the 22th place out of 33 beaches in the Argyll and Bute region The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious bay with crystal turquoise water and brown sand & rocks cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Cushendall Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

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 Cushendun Beach, which has a rating of 8.2.

Cushendall Beach (Argyll and Bute) is located outside the Strone 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 Cushendall 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.

Located outside the settlement

Strone • 33.7 km

Map of beach

National Park Glenariff Forest Park

8.3km

National Park Glenariff Waterfalls & Forest Park

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Cushendall Beach.

50m

Tourist Attraction The Glens of Antrim

660m

Tourist Attraction Waterfoont Beach

2.4km

Tourist Attraction Cushendun Caves

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Access to Hidden Village of Galboly

5km

Tourist Attraction Ess-Na-Crub Waterfall

7.9km

Tourist Attraction Cranny Falls

10km

Historical Landmark Layd Old Church (State Care Monument)

1km

Historical Landmark Red Bay Castle

1.8km

Historical Landmark The Hidden Village of Galboly

5.8km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

2.7km

Waterfoont Beach Waterfoont Beach

7.1 Good

4.8km

Cushendun Beach Cushendun Beach

8.2 Very good

12.2km

Carnlough Beach Carnlough Beach

6.7 Good

17.5km

Ballycastle Beach Ballycastle Beach

8.2 Very good

24.1km

Ballygally Beach Ballygally Beach

7.8 Very good

25.9km

Ballintoy Hidden Beach Ballintoy Hidden Beach

7.2 Good

31.7km

Browns Bay Beach Browns Bay Beach

7.4 Good

33.9km

Runkerry Beach Runkerry Beach

7.5 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Strone • 33.7km

Transport

Airport

CAL • 45.7km

Bus Station

Parkmore Station • 9.8km

Train Station

Ballymena • 28.5km

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Questions and answers

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

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of brown color. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Cushendall Beach?

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

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Cushendall Beach is partially protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Cushendall 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 mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cushendall Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Cushendall Beach 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.

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

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cushendall Beach.

How far is the Cushendall Beach from parking?

The Cushendall 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.

Are there any attractions nearby Cushendall Beach?

There are 3 attractions near Cushendall Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are The Glens of Antrim located in 0.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cushendall Beach (Argyll and Bute) 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.Cushendall Beach (Argyll and Bute) 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.