Long Strand Dunes

Long Strand Dunes is a nature reserve in , . Long Strand Dunes is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Owenahincha and Galley Head Lighthouse.

Beach
Photo: Caitlin Ferguson-Mir, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is a beach located near in . It is, as of 2022, a Blue Flag beach. There are a number of camping and caravan parks in the area.

Lighthouse
Photo: Chmee2, Public domain.
The is an active 19th century lighthouse outside of , , on the south coast of . The lighthouse is situated on Galley Head at the southern end of the headland known as Dundeady island at 133 feet above sea level, overlooking the and two beaches, Red Strand to the east and the Long Strand to the west.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rosscarbery and Ardfield.

Village
Photo: John Baker, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Clonakilty, often shortened to "Clon", is a town on the coast of in southwest Ireland, 50 km southwest of Cork city. It's a seaside resort, with a population of 5000 in 2022.

Locality
Photo: Gordon Hatton, CC BY-SA 2.0.
, historically Ardofoyle, is a small village and civil parish on the south-west coast of , Ireland. It lies 8 kilometres south of and 11 kilometres east of , near Galley Head.

Long Strand Dunes

Latitude
51.5568° or 51° 33′ 24″ north
Longitude
-8.9663° or 8° 57′ 59″ west
Open location code
9C3HH24M+PF
Open­Street­Map ID
way 256882897
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­dune
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Satellite Map

Discover Long Strand Dunes from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Castlefreke Warren and Long Strand Bridge.

Notable Places Nearby

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