Can you swim at Red Strand right now?

Red Strand is not an officially monitored bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Treat it as unmonitored and assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Red Strand?

No lifeguard cover is listed for Red Strand. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.

What facilities are there at Red Strand?

Red Strand has accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).

Red Strand

Not monitored

This spot isn't officially monitored, so there's no water-quality data for it. Assess conditions yourself before entering.

About this spot

Red Strand is located just outside Clonakilty in Co Cork. It is a sheltered beach with beautiful views across to Galley Head lighthouse on the nearby peninsula.

Facilities & access

Lifeguard: No
Parking: No
Toilets: No
Accessible entry: YesAccess from public road
Dogs: Yes
Public transport: No

Official water quality

This spot has no official annual classification.

Common questions

Can you swim at Red Strand right now?: Red Strand is not an officially monitored bathing water, so no water-quality data is published for it. Treat it as unmonitored and assess conditions yourself.
Is there a lifeguard at Red Strand?: No lifeguard cover is listed for Red Strand. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.
What facilities are there at Red Strand?: Red Strand has accessible entry. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).