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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Outdoor Swimming
Find the perfect lake, river, waterfall, outdoor pool or beach for your next swim.
From the tranquil surfaces of mountain lakes and meandering rivers to the dramatic coastal seascapes and hidden waterfalls, our island offers an incredible variety of natural swimming environments.
- 🌊 Sea Swimming: Feel the power of the Wild Atlantic or the Irish Sea
- 🏞️ Lake Swimming: Explore tranquil mountain waters
- 🏊 River Swimming: Navigate historic waterways
- 💦 Waterfall Pools: Discover hidden aquatic gems
- 🏡 Outdoor Pools: Enjoy swimming in a safer environment
- 🍀Nudist Swims: Bare all, away from the public
Whether you’re seeking the wild embrace of the Atlantic, the calm reflections of an inland lake, the gentle flow of a river, or the adventurous challenge of a secluded waterfall pool, Ireland’s water bodies provide unique and memorable swimming experiences.
There’s a swimming experience for every adventurer.
Safety, respect for nature, and appreciation of Ireland’s stunning aquatic landscapes are at the heart of every swimming journey.
Dip your toes in at Ballard Waterfall near Mitchellstown Co. Cork.
Swimming might not be an option - there's only enough water to immerse your feet - but standing...
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....
Owenabue river
Located in the village of Ballinhassig in Cork, this river has shallow and deep water. ...
Jenny Watts Cove/ Brompton
Rocky harbour and beach with all tide ladder access and benches for changing. Less than a mile...
Sutton Dinghy Club
Small beach, but great view of the Martello Tower from the water.
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. ...
Rocky Bay
Thanks to Holger for this recommendation! Holger wrote that this location doesn't "have many...
Myrtleville Beach
Thanks to Holger for this recommendation! Holger wrote that this location doesn't "have many...
Baltray
Baltray (historically Ballytra, from Irish: Baile Trá, meaning 'town of the beach') sits on the...
Inis Oírr or Inisheer
I paid a visit to paradise today.This is #Inisheer, a place that will forever hold a special place...
Charlestown Outdoor Pool
August 2010 There is a serious shortage of outdoor pools in Ireland and it is to the great credit...
Mountshannon
Mountshannon, Lough Derg May 2011 Mountshannon is an attractive and well kept former Tidy Town...
Cleevaun Lough
September 2009 Serious walkers only need apply. Cleevaun Lough is a corrie lake set at the foot of...
Barfinnihy Lake
Barfinnihy Lake July 2009 Barfinnihy Lake is set within one of the most beautiful parts of the...
40 Foot (Forty Foot)
The 40 Foot July 2009 Is this Ireland's most famous swimming spot? Dubliners probably think it is....
Bunbeg Beach
July 2008 Gweedore is one of the nicest parts of what is a spectacular county and Bunbeg is right...
Lough Inahagh, Glenveagh National Park
July 2008 Glenveagh National Park is a fabulous natural resource, taking in some of the finest...
Trá na Rossan, Rosguill Peninsula
July 2008 A lovely beach in a lovely location Tra na Rossan is located off the impressive Atlantic...
West End Bathing Pool, Bundoran
April 20010 If you don't fancy Bundoran's beaches then the West End Pool is a very good...
Blue Pool
Blue Pool, Glengarriff July 2009 Glengarriff is a popular holiday destination on the Beara...
Lough Firrib, Wicklow Gap
April 2010 This one is only for experienced walkers and, indeed, experienced and careful swimmers....
Glanteerasig
Lough Cuim, Glanteerasig Forest Park July 2012 Even if you never swim here a visit to this out of...
Glenmore
Glanmore Lake, near Healy Pass July 2009 Glanmore is one of the nicest locations you will find. It...
Lough Gill
May 2013 Lough Gill was made famous by W.B. Yeats whose 'Lake Isle of Innisfree' inhabits one of...
Lough Key
May 2013 Our knowledge of places to swim in Roscommon is very limited so we were pleased to visit...
Owenabue river
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Jenny Watts Cove/ Brompton
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Owenabue river
Submitted by Jack Murphy
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Jenny Watts Cove/ Brompton
Submitted by Stephen Hanson
Rocky harbour and beach with all tide ladder access and benches for changing. […]