Silver Strand Beach
Silver Strand Beach
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- Paul OCounty Monaghan, Ireland5,870 contributionsBeautiful peaceful beachWe visited here while staying in nearby Louisburgh. The drive is along some very narrow roads so be prepared to find a space to pull in when meeting any oncoming traffic. However, the effort is worth is as beach is beautiful and even though we visited on a very sunny June Bank holiday weekend it was not busy. There is a decent size car park and from here it’s a lovely walk down across the golden sand to the water. Overall a beautiful peaceful beach.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 June 2024
- rogersoberClermont, Florida39,139 contributionsWalked Down 169 steps Then UpA beautiful beach on a windy day that had to be seen up close. So down the steps you go the very nice handrails. One hundred and sixty nine steps. The shimmering rocks on the beach and in the walls are very interesting. The walk was nice and then up the stairs to the car park the strained hamstrings for all.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 July 2024
- PatriciaInWhiteheadLisburn, United Kingdom104 contributionsTranquilityDefinitely in the top 3 beaches in Donegal. We stayed the night in a self contained motorhome and went to sleep after the most spectacular sunset. No cars, no noise, darkness just the sounds of waves. I'm not the fitness of people but with breaks managed the steps. The walk on the beach was worth it. Arches, cliffs and caves to be seen. Well worth visiting.Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 8 August 2024
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Denis O
Tipperary, Ireland149 contributions
Jul 2020
We had been advised that this was one beach we had to visit. Now when you have 3 dogs to exercise, any beach walk is welcome.
Firstly, the signposting is haphazard & we went astray. Secondly, there was 1 rubbish bin in the carpark for general use. Thirdly, social distancing is difficult on the 120 steps to access the beach. Finally, the amount of litter on the beach was disappointing.
The beach's setting is spectacular and a great beach for families as it is so sheltered. I would imagine the car park fills up quite quickly on a fine day. We visited in July but on a day the temperature hovered around 15 degrees!
I would take Fintra beach over Silver Strand every time.
Firstly, the signposting is haphazard & we went astray. Secondly, there was 1 rubbish bin in the carpark for general use. Thirdly, social distancing is difficult on the 120 steps to access the beach. Finally, the amount of litter on the beach was disappointing.
The beach's setting is spectacular and a great beach for families as it is so sheltered. I would imagine the car park fills up quite quickly on a fine day. We visited in July but on a day the temperature hovered around 15 degrees!
I would take Fintra beach over Silver Strand every time.
Written 23 July 2020
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Drumraine
Dublin, Ireland281 contributions
Sept 2020
Those who have posted 5/5 reviews are not wrong, nor is their choice of superlatives. Decades ago we cycled here and camped at the ruins of the nearby keep. A magical time then as well as now, though, alas, we are beyond our camping years. Could be a tricky road on the Wild Atlantic Way in rainy or windy weather but today provided clear skies and breath-taking views.
Written 14 September 2020
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Mumtone
Dublin, Ireland27 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Get there early to avoid crowds. Very clean. Steps are manageable but take your time. Yes difficult to social distance on them but nobody lingers too long. Nice cafe with friendly staff nearby.
Written 4 August 2020
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Paul O
County Monaghan, Ireland5,870 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We visited here while staying in nearby Louisburgh. The drive is along some very narrow roads so be prepared to find a space to pull in when meeting any oncoming traffic.
However, the effort is worth is as beach is beautiful and even though we visited on a very sunny June Bank holiday weekend it was not busy. There is a decent size car park and from here it’s a lovely walk down across the golden sand to the water. Overall a beautiful peaceful beach.
However, the effort is worth is as beach is beautiful and even though we visited on a very sunny June Bank holiday weekend it was not busy. There is a decent size car park and from here it’s a lovely walk down across the golden sand to the water. Overall a beautiful peaceful beach.
Written 3 June 2024
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Daniel & Roseann
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We had heard about this beach and while in the area decided to check it out. It is a good few miles off the main road but well worth the effort. It is simply beautiful and one of the nicest beaches we have ever seen.
Written 19 July 2023
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Colin B
Belfast, UK359 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Called in on a tour of the Atlantic Way. Spectacular beach, about 200 steps down but if you take your time it is fine.
Lovely secluded beach, very clean water and safe for swimming.
Little coffee van helps quench your thirst after climbing back up the steps
Lovely secluded beach, very clean water and safe for swimming.
Little coffee van helps quench your thirst after climbing back up the steps
Written 24 August 2022
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rogersober
Clermont, FL39,139 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
A beautiful beach on a windy day that had to be seen up close. So down the steps you go the very nice handrails. One hundred and sixty nine steps. The shimmering rocks on the beach and in the walls are very interesting. The walk was nice and then up the stairs to the car park the strained hamstrings for all.
Written 18 July 2024
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Casper H
Copenhagen, Denmark244 contributions
Aug 2022
Great views and perfect location for a (semi)private dip in the ocean. Just stopped for the view but ended up walking down to the beach and skinny dipping since there were only 8 other people in the whole area.
Written 31 August 2022
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Joseph F
Paradise Valley, AZ31 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This B&B is the last house at the end of a rural road in an obscure corner of Co. Donegal. It is next to a car park which overlooks a beautiful, pristine beach (Silver Strand, hence the B&B's name) down over a hill. There is a lovely headland adjacent as well, with fields of sheep and cattle but accessible and walker-friendly, from which great views can be had. The B&B's dining room is mostly glass with great views (the food was great, too). Room was nice and hosts were friendly. But really it's about the location.
Written 21 October 2018
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mark g
Cork, Ireland147 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We are having a heatwave. Our best summer in years on holidays in Donegal and I just visited Silver Strand ( Several in Ireland ). This one in Malin Beg on the South West coast of Donegal in Irelands Northwest. The perfect horseshoe shaped beach has to be accessed via almost 200 steep steps. Incredibly beautiful the almost empty beach with crystal clear water and soft sand really has to be seen to be believed although this is only one of many extraordinary beaches dotted around Donegal.
Written 12 July 2018
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Are the bathrooms at the bottom of the stairs (near the beach) or do you have to walk up all 200 some steps to use the facilities?
Written 20 September 2018
There are no facilities at this beach.
Written 20 September 2018
Where’s the nearest accommodation to here? Camping or otherwise.
Written 20 June 2018
Silver Strand B+B. Directly facing the beach.
Written 19 August 2019
ciao volevo sapere quanto ci si mette dal parcheggio a piedi a scendere e poi a salire,grazie
Written 22 December 2017
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