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Brown's Bay

Antrim, Northern Ireland


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Brown's Bay is a picturesque sandy bay located on the northern tip of the Islands Magee peninsula in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. .

Brown's Bay is a large, north-facing sandy bay bounded by hills on either side. The beach is approximately 300 metres in length and features a crossable stream running down the middle and into the bay. The bay's sheltered location makes it an ideal spot for swimming during the warmer summer months, with calm waters perfect for a relaxing dip.

The beach offers excellent rural views, with the mountainous Antrim countryside visible on the horizon to the north west. A grassy area behind the beach provides a perfect spot for a picnic or simply for sitting and admiring the surrounding views. Several scenic routes make walking on and around the beach a popular pastime. Visitors can also enjoy a range of facilities, including a car park with 150 spaces, public toilets, and baby changing facilities, which can be accessed down a short ramp or a set of stairs.

Dogs must be kept on a lead between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm from the beginning of June until the end of August, plus public holidays and any other times when the beach is busy. Dog bins are provided for the convenience of dog owners. A small shop is located above the western end of the beach and is open for much of the time. Larne Golf Club is also nearby, overlooking the bay to the north west.

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Weather and tides for Thursday 4 June

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 15°C
feels like 14°C
Wind 19mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 98%
Min temperature 9°C
feels like 10°C
Wind 20mph

The tide at Brown's Bay is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:25 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:11 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Detailed weather and tides »

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Things to do and see in the area

Chaine Memorial Tower (1.3 miles)
P&O Ferries - Larne To Cairnryan (1.3 miles)
Brown's Bay (1.7 miles)
Portmuck Harbour (1.8 miles)
Larne Visitor Information Centre (2.1 miles)
Larne Museum & Arts Centre (2.2 miles)
Carnfunnock Country Park (4 miles)
Gleno Waterfall (4.2 miles)
Matties Meeting House (5.5 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Islandmagee

Coordinates: 54°51'9"N 5°45'55"W

Mapcode: IRL WY.VG3X

What 3 Words: dives.feuds.valid

Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.

County: Antrim

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: Larne

Nearest postcode: BT40 3RU

(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)

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