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Carnlough Beach

Antrim, Northern Ireland

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Carnlough Beach, located in Northern Ireland, is a serene and picturesque destination that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and traditional charm.

Carnlough is a quiet fishing village situated at the foot of the Antrim Glens, providing a tranquil atmosphere for visitors. The village boasts a picturesque harbour and a sandy beach that stretches around a beautiful, wide bay.

The beach in Carnlough is a pleasant sandy stretch that can be found at the edge of the village. However, it is worth noting that the beach tends to disappear under the high tide towards the village end. In contrast, further down the bay, there is still some sandy beach to be enjoyed.

Bay Harbour Sand

Weather and tides for Tuesday 6 October

Today
Chance of rain 88%
Max temperature 13°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain %
Min temperature 8°C
feels like 11°C
Wind 7mph

The tide at Carnlough Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 2:38 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:33 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Location: Carnlough

Coordinates: 54°59'19"N 5°59'30"W

Mapcode: IRL VG.WKL1

What 3 Words: haystack.ambushed.relay

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: BT44 0HJ

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

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Visitor information for Carnlough Beach, Antrim, Northern Ireland. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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