Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

The town of Crookhaven has bars and restaurants and some accommodation
Bantry has more extensive amenities

Activities

Swimming
Walking
Birdwatching

Nature and Wildlife

Barleycove dunes and marsh attract a lot of rare and protected plants. It is also home to rare bird species and is of ornithological importance. Visit www.npws.ie to get more information on this unique area.

Parking

Parking available

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

Yes

Cleaning and Litter

Beach is cleaned regularly.

Dogs

Dogs required to be on a leash and dog fouling removed.

Location

Nearest town: Crookhaven
County: Cork
Latitude/Longitude: 51.469, -9.73938

Access

Take the N71 south from Bantry for 5 miles and then take the R591 towards Crookhaven. After Goleen you will come to a T junction. take the right which will take you to Barleycove.

Tourist Information

http://www.corkkerry.ie/

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Crookhaven