AttractionEasy30-60 minutes
North Beach
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About
The pebble-and-shingle beach running north from the harbour toward Bray Head. Quieter and rougher underfoot than the sandy South Beach, and affected by ongoing coastal erosion, but the better stretch for a bracing shoreline walk with the headland ahead of you.
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Highlights
- ✓Pebble shoreline toward Bray Head
- ✓Quieter than South Beach
- ✓Views to the headland
Tips
- →Shingle underfoot; wear suitable shoes.
- →The beach is affected by erosion; heed any signage.
Best Season
SpringSummerAutumnWinter
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