Cape Clear Island

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June 2011

Cape Clear is a lovely island located off the West Cork coast. However, is is not plentiful in accessible swimming spots.

On a walk around the island the only place we could find for a dip is in the harbour where the small ferries and other boats come in. When the tide is low this is a scruffy, unappealing location. Thankfully, when the tide is in the seaweed and grimy sand is covered up and it is altogether more attractive.

Access to the water is from a grassy area on the far side of the harbour to where the small ferries dock. There are stone steps into the water and good depth. We can’t vouch for the water’s cleanliness but it is certainly refreshing after a walk around what is a very attractive island. Beside the harbour is a cafe and craft shop which adds to its appeal

Directions:

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Boats to the island go regularly from the town of Baltimore, which is accessed on the R595 from Skibbereen.

Ordnance Survey Map No. 88

Tide times for nearby Black Ball Harbour

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02 July 2025

Time Type Height
04:39 low 1.01m
10:31 high 2.87m
17:01 low 1m
23:01 high 2.87m

03 July 2025

Time Type Height
05:29 low 1.1m
11:25 high 2.79m
17:48 low 1.09m
23:51 high 2.78m

04 July 2025

Time Type Height
06:16 low 1.17m
12:13 high 2.73m
18:36 low 1.16m

05 July 2025

Time Type Height
00:43 high 2.73m

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