East Strand
East Strand
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Expedition600826
5 contributions
Aug 2020
Perfect beach for young children: good clean sand and long stretches with clear views. The water is cold when you first go in but soon warm up running in and out! Perfect to build up an appetite. Fussy eaters were looking for extras.
Written 10 August 2020
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Jeronimo R
Manchester, UK6 contributions
Jun 2021
Great place to run, walk up the dunes, spend tie with the family, and the list goes on. One of the best beachers in Britain, surely. The views of the coast both to East and West are amazing.
Written 5 June 2021
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Gayle A
4 contributions
Jun 2021
This is a must-visit for anyone heading to the North/Northwest coast. Always walk this either on my own, with my husband, or the kids. Sand dunes are great, waves can be awesome and great for a paddle whatever the weather (just bring wet shoes in the winter)
Written 28 June 2021
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Alan S
Kinsale, Ireland47 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
One of the nicest, cleanest beaches you are likely to have the pleasure to enjoy. Great walk to the White rocks and back. The sand dunes are stunning and when the sun shines, it is hard to find a better place anywhere...
Written 10 August 2020
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georg_mathw
Bengaluru, India28 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
A 2min walk from the town center, this is a very beautiful and clean stretch of beach to walk around. As always, the weather in Ireland plays a big part in strolling around the town and beach. Best enjoyed on a nice and sunny day!!
Written 11 May 2019
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Jordan
Northern Ireland, UK39 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
Great beach. Soft sand. Fantastic walk during the good weather. Me and my girlfriend would sometimes bring a picnic with us
Written 5 September 2020
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Caroline R
Berkshire, UK166 contributions
Aug 2020
Plenty of facilities or a few hours on a sunny day. Cheap car park and enough facilities. Great for surfing.
Written 29 August 2020
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Sperrindaisy
Dungannon, UK88 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Clean and beautiful! What more would you want from a beach. One, if not the most beautiful beaches I’ve been to. Beautiful at all times of the year.
Written 12 February 2020
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Jasterrigal
Terrigal53 contributions
Jul 2019
Returning for holidays would not be complete without walks on the East Strand from Portrush to the White Rocks. Everyone walking their dogs and enjoying the good weather leading up to the Open. This year I actually got severely sunburnt!!
Written 11 August 2019
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NewMountainBike
Candiac, Canada133 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
Surfing while the British OPEN was being played awesome experience. The beach was really clean and was a great place to spend time.
Written 26 July 2019
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Greetings! So very sorry for the delay! You may have already found the answer, but Monday-Sunday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm it is 30 pence per hour up to a maximum of 2.70. Free outside of these hours.
Written 15 August 2022
No. It's a beach. There are no amenities.
Written 21 July 2018
Are dogs welcome on the beach?
Written 31 March 2017
Oh yes, very much so and it's very popular.
There are a few restrictions in the summer. From 1st of June to about the middle of September there's a section at the Whiterocks end car park (wee short bit from car park towards Dunluce) and a section at the Portrush car park that dogs are not permitted as they are very popular spots for young families. It's easy enough still to access the dog part from either car park. Dogs are allowed free of the lead.
We've been dog walking on it for about 5 years and no problems at all.
55 North at the Portrush end have a part outdoor cafe overlooking the beach that dogs are welcome on a lead.
Written 1 April 2017
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