Gardenstown is a charming village. Quite the hidden gem. It has a wonderful little functioning harbour, a few places to grab a bite and a nice path connecting the village to Crovie.
There's a carpark on the east end of town. But if you visit this beach here (on the western end) you can park actually right here on the seawall. It's a very narrow road passing right in front of resident buildings. But most of the spaces are public with only few reserved lots.
It's a nice little beach. Mostly locals will head here. It is a nice place to be or to have a walk. It's a mix of sand and stones. With some rock formations in the water. The location and scenery is very beautiful and looks amazing at sunset. It's also dog-friendly, a good place to meet furry friends.
There's an abandoned path leading up to St. Johns Church from the beach. With some good shoes you can manage, but it's not really taken care of anymore.
A very nice beach. I liked this one here on the western end better than the beach leading to Crovie. If you're in the area, be sure to check out Gardenstown and its beach. read more