AttractionEasy2-3 hours
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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