INCHYDONEY
This is the jewel in Clonakilty's crown and just a short walk from The Bay House. A beautiful sandy Blue Flag beach popular with families, bathers and surfers. It's a 5 minute drive from the house and parking is free. Inchydoney was recently voted Ireland's Best Beach 2020 for the sixth year running by TripAdvisor users http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/travel/ireland/the-top-10-irish-beaches-according-to-tripadvisor-readers-1.2108260
LONG STRAND
About 15 minutes from Clonakilty and looking out over the Galley Head lighthouse. A mile and a half of sand bounded by waves of dunes, this is the perfect place to stretch your legs and breath in the fresh Atlantic air.
RED STRAND
Dotted with rock pools, the Red Strand is only minutes from the Long Strand and offers a wonderful tranquil spot for the whole family.
THE WARREN
The Blue Flag beach at The Warren, Rosscarbery is a wonderfully sheltered family beach with safe bathing and numerous rock pools. If swimming or paddling isn’t your thing then try a round of Pitch and Putt on the 18-hole championship course located in the adjacent dunes or perhaps a spot of fishing off the pier.
OWENAHINCHA
Owenahincha is a popular family beach backing onto sand dunes and located approximately 7 miles from Clonakilty. Here you can get the best of two beaches by taking the short walk over the cliffs to The Warren, Rosscarbery while taking in the incredible sea views.