Dún Laoghaire Baths, located in County Dublin, is a popular destination for outdoor swimmers. The...
Wild Swimming at Dún Laoghaire Baths, County Dublin
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Leinster
Leinster Province
The Leinster region, home to Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, offers a wealth of outdoor swimming opportunities. From the scenic coastline of County Wexford to the rolling hills and lakes of County Kildare, Leinster is a haven for open water enthusiasts.
The region’s rich history, combined with its stunning natural beauty, makes it an ideal destination for those seeking an authentic outdoor swimming experience.
Lough Ouler
Wild Swimming at Lough Ouler, County Wicklow Lough Ouler is a stunning corrie lake located at the...
Ladies’ Cove: A Guide to Wild Swimming in Greystones
Ladies Cove in Greystones is a beautiful spot for wild swimming, offering stunning views and a...
The Meeting of The Waters
In this spot, you have three rivers to choose from for your dip. But why choose when you can bathe...
Balbriggan King’s Strand
Colette writes: "I live in Balbriggan, Co Dublin and swim here most days with a group of ladies....
Sutton Dinghy Club
Small beach, but great view of the Martello Tower from the water.
Balscadden Beach, Howth
Not sandy. Great views of Ireland's Eye from the water, and the cliffs in Howth. Access is done by...
North Bull Wall, Clontarf
Thanks to Kevin F. for this recommendation and providing the information below.Probably the...
Corballis
This beach is near the village of Donabate in north Co. Dublin. Exit the M1 motorway at Junction 4...
River Morrell between Sallins and Kill
People who swim here seem to park at Kileen Golf Club and walk 10-15 minutes towards Sallins. ...
Baltray
Baltray (historically Ballytra, from Irish: Baile Trá, meaning 'town of the beach') sits on the...
Cleevaun Lough
September 2009 Serious walkers only need apply. Cleevaun Lough is a corrie lake set at the foot of...
Clogga Beach, Arklow
May 2010 Clogga is a good sized beach and well established swimming spot. There is good depth to...
40 Foot (Forty Foot)
The 40 Foot July 2009 Is this Ireland's most famous swimming spot? Dubliners probably think it is....
Lough Firrib, Wicklow Gap
April 2010 This one is only for experienced walkers and, indeed, experienced and careful swimmers....
Donabate
February & May 2010 Donabate is only about 15 miles from Dublin city centre but still has a...
Killiney
Killiney Beach May 2010 Killiney is a popular family beach and swimming spot on Dublin's...
Loughshinny Beach
May 2010 Loughshinny is a small, attractive family beach nestling between a harbour at one end and...
Portmarnock Beach
April 2010 For a beach that's only a 30 minute drive from Dublin city, Portmarnock has a nice, get...
Pollshone Beach
March 2012 Pollshone is a smaller, less well known neighbour to the more popular Courtown. Some...
The Springers Bathing Area Skerries
Hello,In relation to the name "The Springers" in Skerries ... itgot the name due to the presence...
Bagenalstown
Bagenalstown Outdoor Pool and River Swimming Area August 2010 We don't have half enough outdoor...
St Mullins
Just wanted to say that we went swimming on Sat & Sun at St Mullins in Carlow based on the...
Grand Canal Milltown
Thanks Carolin S. for your contribution to this page. This spot is nowhere near the Royal Canal......
Bunclody Outdoor Pool
June 2014 Outdoor swimming pools are now a rarity in Ireland and if we had our way they would be...
Banagher
<h2 class="style2">Banagher Outdoor Pool</h2> September 2013</p> <p>This...
Portarlington ‘Costa Del Sod’ / ‘Bog Beach’
Portarlington September 2013 We are told that this man made lake, just outside Portarlington, is...
Seapoint
July 2013 Seapoint is a traditional swimming spot used by generations of Dubliners over many...
Clogherhead
Clogherhead June 2013 We visited Clogherhead beach on a most unusual summer's day - the sun was...
Port Beach
June 2013 Port is a wide expanse of beach which, with various interrupions, runs all the way to...
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