Naturist Venues In Munster

UNOFFICIAL Naturist locations in Munster

The following are extracts from the INA list of unofficial naturist beaches in Ireland. Please remember that these are all unofficial naturist beaches. Please use discretion at all times.
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Please also heed any warnings regarding currents and tides.

Munster

Clonakilty Bay

CAUTION: Beware of strong currents in this area.

There are a number of quiet and secluded coves on the eastern and western sides of Clonakilty Bay which are very suitable for naturism. DUNOWEN also called DUNEEN ends at a rocky cliff, so there are very few passers by. Further out are DUNNY COVE and SANDS COVE. Further west towards Glandore lies the rocky PRISON COVE. On the eastern side there is a suitable cove near the village of RING. Turn right over the bridge in the village and follow the road along the coast with Inchadoney island across the channel on the right. After a while the road turns inland and uphill. Half way up this hill is a narrow lane on your right which leads almost to a sheltered rocky cove. Park and take the footpath leading around to the left and down. Further along this hilly road is a sign for SIMON'S COVE which is along the headland to South Ring where a small lane leads to the sea. The Cove is protected by a reef but can be thick with stringy seaweed. The shores of Roaring Water Bay past Lough Hyne, which is past Skibereen, and the Beara peninsula have many deserted beaches.

Inchidonney

CAUTION: Swimming is dangerous because of strong currents. At high tide the beach is cut off, and you may face a climb over high sand dunes.

Inchidonney is in Clonakilty Bay, off the N 71 road. The beach is near the Inchidonney Hotel. Heading east from the Hotel, you come to the estuary up to Clonakilty. The attractive sandy beach is virtually unfrequented except at weekends during the Summer.

Long Strand

CAUTION: Swimming is dangerous because of strong currents.

This beach is also in Clonakilty Bay. Take the N71 road from Clonakilty towards Skibereen for approximately six miles. Turn at the signpost for Owenachna and follow the sign for Long Strand. Go through the Hotel area and caravan park and continue on the coast road. As you come to the top of the hill you will see the beach stretching out before you. The beach and the dunes behind it are used by naturists.

Inch

This beach is on the southern side of the Dingle peninsula and is one of the best in Ireland. It is more than two miles long and is backed by sand dunes. Walk for about half a mile until you are past the textile bathers.
DIRECTIONS: Turn off the N 70 road from Tralee at Castlemaine onto the R 561. Continue for approximately 12 miles until you reach the village of Inch.