Find them on the map
Sand-coloured outlines show mapped beach areas, including tidal sand. They do not show dog-zone boundaries or the current waterline. Check the linked local guidance and tides.
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Dogs allowedOn a leadDogs not allowedDogs allowed in designated areas
- Inchydoney Beach, Clonakilty
- Barley Cove, Goleen
- Garretstown Strand, Ballinspittle
- Garryvoe Beach, Garryvoe
- Red Strand, Ardfield
- Fountainstown Beach, Crosshaven
- The Warren Beach, Rosscarbery
- Tragumna Beach, Skibbereen
- Owenahincha West Beach, Rosscarbery
- Myrtleville Beach, Myrtleville
- Galley Cove Beach, Crookhaven
- Ballydonegan Strand, Allihies
- Dunworly Beach, Timoleague
- Garrylucas Beach (White Strand), Ballinspittle
- Rocky Bay Beach, Minane Bridge
- Inch Beach, Whitegate, Whitegate
- Church Bay Beach, Crosshaven
- Garinish Strand, Garinish
Sources and things to know
Dog-access guidance comes from councils, beach owners and official visitor services. Each beach page links its source and check date. Different sections may have different rules. How we check the information. Follow current signs at the beach.