historic in Dublin, Ireland

The Forty Foot, Sandycove

A 250-year-old year-round sea-swimming spot, and the opening scene of Joyce's Ulysses.

Worth the wander

A rocky bathing promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay beside the Sandycove Martello tower, used for open-water swimming in all seasons since the 18th century.

Quick answers

Cost: Free (voluntary donation for upkeep)
Time and distance: 15-30 min visit
Parking: Limited free roadside parking in Sandycove

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Sandycove Point, Sandycove, Co. Dublin