beach in Dublin, Ireland

Dollymount Strand

A wild-feeling city beach on North Bull Island

Worth the wander

Walk a long sandy strand with Dublin Bay, Howth and the Poolbeg chimneys on the horizon. The island is an internationally important nature reserve, especially for wintering birds.

Quick answers

Cost
Free
Time and distance
5 km strand
Parking
Use designated island and causeway parking; restrictions change during busy periods.

Find your way

North Bull Island, Clontarf, Dublin 5

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