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Cloughey Bay Beach

Beach

Terrain:

Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal

Walking, Swimming, Photography, Picnicking

Spring to Autumn

Photo: Rossographer via Geograph.org.uk

Cloughey Bay is a long crescent of golden sand on the east side of the Ards Peninsula in County Down, facing out into the Irish Sea. Sand dunes back the beach, and at low tide a wide flat expanse of sand opens out. A links golf course runs along the coast beside it. The dunes behind, known as the Wa...

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Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

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Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

1 day, 5 overnight

Drumlin View Cabin, The Wee Hoose, Shore Road House

Nearest Hidden Gem 2

Nearest Hidden Gem 3

FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Cloughey Bay Beach?
Northern Ireland's eastern coast hides this extensive sandy shoreline on the Ards Peninsula. Coastal explorers look for it overlooking the Irish Sea.

What type of place is Cloughey Bay Beach?
Cloughey Bay Beach is a sandy bay on the Ards Peninsula in Northern Ireland.

When is the best time to visit Cloughey Bay Beach?
Spring through to autumn offers the most pleasant weather for exploring the sweeping sands. Low tide provides the ultimate conditions because the retreating sea reveals a massive walking plain.

What can you do at Cloughey Bay Beach?
Walking along the expansive dunes and swimming in the clear water remain popular choices here. People also love to photograph the beautiful coastline or check out the old castle ruins just inland.

How long should I spend at Cloughey Bay Beach?
A couple of hours allows sufficient time to stroll the long drift line and climb the sand hillocks. Dedicate a full afternoon if you intend to walk the entire length and explore the nearby historic ruins.

Where do I park at Cloughey Bay Beach?
A long car park nearby offers six spaces, including one day and five overnight spots. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Cloughey Bay Beach?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Cloughey Bay Beach, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Cloughey Bay Beach?
Drumlin View Cabin, The Wee Hoose, and Shore Road House provide three staycation spots right in the vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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