beach in Wexford, Ireland
Ballinesker Beach, Curracloe
An eight-mile strand that stood in for Normandy
Worth the wander
Steven Spielberg filmed the D-Day landing scenes of Saving Private Ryan on this vast stretch of dune-backed sand. On an ordinary day it’s simply one of the east coast’s best beaches for a long walk.
Quick answers
- Cost
- Free
- Time and distance
- 8 mile strand
- Parking
- Free car parks at Ballinesker, White Gap and Culletons Gap.
Find your way
Curracloe Beach, Co. Wexford