Kinnagoe Bay is a secluded beach in Inishowen, County Donegal, Ireland. It is known for being the…read morelocation of the wreck of the Spanish Armada ship "Trinidad Valencera" in 1588; in memory of which a plaque is mounted. The beach is accessible by a weaving road from the top of the hill. There is a small car park at the beach which gets very busy during the summer. the sat nav co ordinates for the car park are N 55° 15.517" W 07° 00.770" It is one of the places of interest on the Inishowen 100 scenic route. Fishing: Kinnagoe bay attracts fisherman from all around Ireland. The wreck of "la trinidad valencera" attracts a lot of fish. By either spinning from the rocks or casting from the beach there is plenty of fish to be caught, including species like : pollack, wrasse, coalfish, dogfish, bass, flounder, and more.

From http://www.visitbuncrana.com/attractions_seaside.php…read moreEnjoy quality time on this 5km blue flag status beach. Its golden sand stretches along the coast with its magnificent views of Lough Swilly, Inch Island and the town of Buncrana. Enjoy a traditional family experience where the kids can paddle, build sandcastles and enjoy an ice-cream while hunting for shells

A nice 2 mile stretch of preserved beach betwixt the Irish Sea and the Portstewart Golf Course. It…read moreis a beautiful area. And the walking path gives all sorts of scenery: the beach, the city, the rocks, the land. Beautifully kept by the National Trust. You can even go out on the water, but don't forget your wetsuit!

It sounds a bit odd but this is actually a National trust property. That's because it's one of the…read morelongest and most beautiful beaches you've ever seen and because of the extensive sand dunes. It's also one of the dwindling number of north coast beaches to retain its blue flag status so if you don't fancy paddling in a weak sewage solution then choose this beach for your summer days out. This is my favourite thing about Portstewart Strand - you can drive your car on and park for the day. So no having to lug your pic nic, towels, buckets and spades from the car to the beach. Just open the car door and let it all fall out. If anyone gets cold or tired, they can just jump in the car and snuggle down for a while. You have to pay for what is definitely a privilege - just £4.50 to drive on and park for the day and if you go off season when the facilities are closed, you don't have to pay at all. I for one have no problem paying the National Trust £4.50 to park in a truly spectacular car park. So, the facilities - what exactly is there? Probably the best facilities I have seen at a beach anywhere in Northern Ireland. Clean toilets, showers and first aiders, as well as a shop where you can but sweets and drinks and last minutes buckets and spades. Join the National Trust, and I have promised myself I will this summer, and you can drive onto the beach as many times as you want without having to pay.

One of my favourite spots for a walk. Seapark is great as it offers a lovely park in and of itself…read morewith play facilities for kids as well as parking (limited when it gets really busy) and can also be used as the starting point for long costal walks. it also offers one of the best seaside views of Belfast Loch and it is good to see the big ships coming and going from the Harbour. On warmer days there is often a decent ice-cream van there too.

Seapark is a hidden jewel in the North Down crown. The North Down coast is not lacking beauty spots…read morebut Seapark is right up there with the best. On a sunny the day the views over Belfast Lough are unbeatable. The park itself is a 5 minute walk from Holywood High Street and local amenities but you'd think it was a million miles away due to its tranquility. The park facilities include a huge grassy area ideal for summer BBQ's and walking dogs. There's also a refurbished play park, which is always a hit with kids. On a summers day an ice cream van will park up in Seapark and you'll be able to grab yourself a snack in between playing. Seapark is also the beginning of the National Trust North Down Coastal Path that snakes along the coast all the way to Groomsport. If you fancy a walk or cycle on a nice day then look no further than the coastal path. At every corner you'll be hit with stunning beauty and culture (Grey Point Lookout). This is a popular route for dog walkers and you'll often see friendly pooches off their leads, so if you have little ones with you keep them close especially if they are a little bit sheepish around dogs.

Bought static caravan (18k) and stayed for few years, re-sold to owner within three years. £9.5k…read moregot for it only (all offered by Stephen O'Neill - owner) who sold it for £16.5k two days after we left... Beware of this type of behaviour from caravan park owners, in particular Bonaslton Caravans Limited, Their rules/laws.. !!

Castlerock Caravan Park is for me a haven of happy memories from childhood, playing in the kids…read morearea; pushing each other on the swings, clambering all over the frame, playing in the basketball court. Those were the good days! My family and I spent many a happy Autumn, Spring, Summer and occasional Winter in our caravan here. I don't think there were many Bank Holidays we didn't take the hour long trip up the coast to our favourite campsite. It has a beautiful beach only five minutes from the site, you can catch the train to Coleraine or to Derry from lovely wee platform (yes it is lovely, it's very well kept and has flowers blooming constantly) or you could nip round the corner to The Golf Hotel (which sadly is no more) or in to the quaint basement bar of Bertha's (owned by Lord Bob himself! The local entrepreneur businessman everyone jokingly called him this!) There was so much to do, so many places to go. It's a great site for a caravan park which is quietly popular yet not tourist infested. There's all the basic facilities you would expect; clean toilets, water supply, hard standing, electric, local chippy/Chinese. Set in a beautiful location yet sadly I've heard the area is less popular after The Golf Hotel closed. I hope business picks up again and kids these days can enjoy the same brilliant fun I did growing up.

I have many very happy memories from sunny childhood days spent at Brown's Bay. A short drive from…read morewhere I live, and at the very end of the Islandmagee peninsula, just outside Larne, it makes for an enjoyable and leisurely drive to get there. The site itself has two car parks (side by side) allowing for parking for approximately 150 cars, with some on-road parking available too. There are onsite loos with disabled a baby changing facilities, and there is also a small shop which is open on a part-time basis and sells essentials, such as the bucket and spade! The beach itself is clean and tidy, with lots of public bins available to keep it that way! The view from the beach provides stunning views across the Atlantic Ocean!

Lovely little beach at the end of the peninsula know as Islandmagee, very clean and tidy. Great…read morespot with a lot of history. If you head down here there is Plenty of parking and a great clean toilet block.

Set in the sheltered Sheep Haven Bay the long sandy strand of Marble Hill extends for about 2km…read more Very popular beach with families and for good reason as it is safe and clean, it is a Blue flag beach. Watched over by lifeguards during the summer months with the very shallow water (even at high tide) and clean well kept shore line makes it perfect for families (and anyone else that enjoys a good beach). It is always a hive of activity with surf schools, anglers, sailors and swimmers all taking to the water. Plenty of sea life roam the waters to keep the amateur marine biologist interested. With all the holiday houses and caravan parks close by it is no surprise that this lovely beach is so popular. It is only going to get busier with the re-opening of the Shannon Hotel. So get there early when the sun comes out otherwise there will be no parking space left!

What an amazing beach! Whiterocks is hard to miss. If you're driving towards Portrush from…read moreBushmills you can see the dunes in the distance. After Dunluce castle you'll spot an unassuming right turn - I would heavily advise taking that turn. Whiterocks is like a beach from a story book, perfectly maintained with miles of golden sand stretching all the way to Portrush's East Strand. Facilities wise it's second to none. There's four car parks at different levels capable of hosting hundreds of cars and camper vans. The lower car park has sheltered showers and clean toilets. There was also an ice cream van on site when we visited. The wind whips down on the dunes creating a bit of a sandstorm so if it's even slightly windy I would recommend wrapping up because it can get chilly. We noticed numerous surfers enjoying the April swell and they were doing it in safety too as a lifeguard was in attendance. The beach is dog friendly, our puppy loved galloping along the sand. Because the beach is so big it is a perfect place to let your pup off the lead and have a good run about. I'd say judging by his face this was Ted's favourite walk to date!