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Kilcoole Nature Reserve & Beach

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About

A BirdWatch Ireland reserve of wet grassland and shingle beach south of Greystones, best known for its Little Tern colony, one of Ireland's most important. A flat coastal walk runs from Greystones South Beach down to Kilcoole along the shore, the easy open alternative to the closed Cliff Walk.

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Highlights

  • Little Tern breeding colony
  • Wet grassland and shingle beach
  • Flat coastal walk from Greystones

Tips

  • The Little Tern colony is fenced and wardened in breeding season; keep your distance.
  • The coastal path from South Beach is flat and open, the accessible alternative to the closed Cliff Walk.

Best Season

SpringSummerAutumn

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