Old Head Beach

Beach Westport, County Mayo, Ireland

What to expect

Old Head Beach is a sheltered beach with sandy substrate, located 16km west of Westport in County Mayo, Ireland. The beach is surrounded by cliffs and woodland, and is close to Croagh Patrick, a natural feature of great interest. The beach has access ramps and disabled toilets, making it accessible for visitors with disabilities. Lifeguards are on duty during certain times, and renting facilities and guesthouse accommodation are available nearby. Visitors can enjoy swimming, surfing, water skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, and fishing at the beach. The adjacent Old Head woodland is a Special Area of Conservation with an extreme development of Atlantic oakwood, making it a unique and interesting place to explore

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Old Head Beach. "Many visitors come, to learn SUP riding." "The favorite place of my boys was the bay north of the pier. Here it is rockier and above all quieter. Most beach visitors stay in the large bay directly at the parking lot."

Highlights: The boys loved the quieter, rockier bay north of the pier. We enjoyed that "there is a picnic area" ✨