Ballyheigue Beach — Attraction in Listowel Municipal District

Ballyheigue Strand is great for a good head-clearing walk, it's about 4.5 km from the slipway to the islet at the far end, so it's a great way to clean out the cobwebs and get some fresh sea air. A tip: check the tides before you go, and try to get there when the tide is going OUT. We didn't one time and ended up having to make our way back to the village by climbing over the dunes, going through someone's garden and taking the small road back to Ballyheigue proper - the alternative was to risk turning an ankle on the stones below the dunes. And enjoy the birds, bring you camera because the views of the Dingle Peninsula in the...

Ballyheigue beach a most beautiful spot for a walk, swim, boogie boarding, or sunbathing in summer. It boasts 6 k walk to the black rock when the tide is out. At full tide the walk is only 500 m approximately. Its a fab beach for children. There are lots of sandhills if you want a bit more of a challenge. During the summer months there is usually an ice cream van and childrens merry go round rides. There is also a lovely childrens playground with a picnic area. Also one can view the statue of Roger Casement as he looks out...

Stayed here in our campervan in the carpark, despite signs that forbid it. (That about sums up my level of radical behaviour))!) Beach is lovely, sandy bottom to facilitate that all important confident stride into the waves. Unfortunately the jellyfish on that day didn't cooperate and I couldn't bring myself to enjoy an extra evening dip. Great beach for a long walk, with sand dunes for those that..well, like sand dunes. One star missing because there weren't any public loos around (thank god for having a campervan!)...