Dog's Bay, Roundstone
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
Dog's Bay is located close to Roundstone village , Co Galway and has a horseshoe shape with more than a mile long stretch of white sandy beach. The beach is naturally protected by the headland which it faces to the south and this is a popular destination for holidaymakers in the summer. The area has international importance for its rare and interesting ecological, geological and archaeological features. The sand and grassland habitats are of particular interest as the sand was not formed from rocks, but rather from the shells of tiny sea creatures known as foraminifera. The grasslands, made up of machair vegetation is considered rare and is found only on the west coast of Ireland and Scotland.
Facilities & access
- Lifeguard
- No
- Parking
- No
- Toilets
- No
- Accessible entry
- No
- Dogs
- Yes
- Public transport
- No
Official water quality
This spot has no official annual classification.
Common questions
- Can you swim at Dog's Bay, Roundstone right now?
- Dog's Bay, Roundstone 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 Dog's Bay, Roundstone?
- No lifeguard cover is listed for Dog's Bay, Roundstone. Never swim alone at an unguarded spot.