Ballymacaw Cove

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August 2010

Balllymacaw is a very attractive, out of the way cove, not well signposted and not very well known. If you do find it is well worth the effort.

The cove is sheltered by small, rocky cliffs on either side. Access to the water can be from the rough slipway which leads to the small, stony beach. From here there is a gradual wade in so it’s good for children.

Alternatively, you can follow the rough path to the left of the bridge which leads you to a small pier cum landing area. The steps here bring you into clear and deep water, even when the tide is low.

The beach here is more stones than sand and when the tide is in it gets covered so don’t come here with too many buckets and spades. However, if you are looking for a quiet place for a good swim in clear water, then this is a good choice.

Directions

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From Tramore take the R675 toward Waterford. Not far outside the town you take a right turn onto the R684/685 toward Dunmore East. Follow this road and watch out for a sign posted right turn for Ballymacaw . After this you are on your own as we didn’t see any more signposts and the cove itself isn’t signposted. Just ask the friendly locals

Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 76

 

 

Tide times for nearby Fethard-on-Sea

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09 October 2025

Time Type Height
01:21 low 0.46m
07:26 high 4.24m
13:44 low 0.44m
19:48 high 4.25m

10 October 2025

Time Type Height
02:03 low 0.53m
08:07 high 4.17m
14:28 low 0.56m
20:31 high 4.11m

11 October 2025

Time Type Height
02:47 low 0.68m
08:51 high 4.03m
15:15 low 0.75m
21:16 high 3.9m

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1 Comment

  1. Anonymous

    Many thanks to Holger for letting us know that our coordinates were a bit off! Fixed.

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