Forty Foot — Attraction in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown

I would say pls do not go down or up those steps if the swell is big, & especially if you are not used to open sea conditions. Today, the conditions were actually dangerous, & I only felt the power & danger of the sea on my second going up the steps. I was doing the sauna & cold water immersion lark. On trying to get out after dip #2, the waves were fiercely pulling my grip off the handrail. I got thrown against it, and my thigh muscle got a lashing. The waves also crashed over my head, so I was submerged for a few seconds. I had to hold on to the handrail for dear life to be able to get out after all that. I swim open sea races for the last 3 summers in Ireland, & have experienced strong swells at times. But this was something else. I will never risk going down & up those steps again with the sea being strong like it was today. The getting in was relatively easy, the getting back to the rail & out without being pulverised by the waves was very very hard. Pls don't risk your life or anybody else's by getting in when the swell is strong. Don't think that you can match the sea in strength... We honestly can't. Better safe than sorry... If in doubt, ask other swimmers /dippers there who might be more experienced. Loving @fad saoil sauna at the Forty...

What. A. Day. 😮‍💨🌊 An early start before sunrise – coach ride, ferry across the Irish Sea, and on to the legendary Forty Foot in Dublin 🇮🇪

Over 30 of us from the Prestatyn Bluetits took over the historic swim spot, jumping from the rocks into crystal-clear waters with huge smiles (and a few gasps 😅). The energy, the laughs, the craic – unreal!

Massive shoutout to the fantastic Bluetits crew who made me feel so welcome and included – what an amazing bunch of humans 💙🐦

Nearly 24 hours after setting off, we rolled back home tired, salty, and absolutely buzzing. Would I do it again? In a heartbeat.

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I visited the Forty Foot purely because of its legendary status—and I’m glad I did. It’s a true deep-sea swimming spot, with dramatic rocks and cold, invigorating water that really lives up to the hype. What stood out to me most was the crowd. There are always a lot of people around, which made it feel a bit overcrowded at times, but also gave me a strange sense of safety and shared experience. Locals and tourists alike come here to swim year-round, and there’s a real sense of tradition and community. I went mainly to try it for myself, to see what the buzz was all about—and I can now say I understand the appeal. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Dublin and want to step into...