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Nicholson's Strand Beach

Down, Northern Ireland

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Nicholson's Strand Beach, located in County Down, is a vast and isolated sandy beach situated in a bay.

Nicholson's Strand Beach is a large, sandy beach located in a bay and is backed by several large caravan parks. The beach is characterised by its sand and shingle composition, offering ample space for relaxation and leisure activities.

Unfortunately, there are no facilities available on the beach. However, its proximity to a Holiday Park on the eastern side makes it an ideal destination for families.

Visitors to the beach can relax on the sand or take a walk along the shoreline to nearby Greencastle. The beach's curved, south-facing orientation makes it a popular spot, particularly during favourable weather conditions.

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Weather and tides for Wednesday 16 September

Today
Chance of rain 15%
Max temperature 16°C
feels like 17°C
Wind 14mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 84%
Min temperature 13°C
feels like 13°C
Wind 16mph

The tide at Nicholson's Strand Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 3:08 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 9:14 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Other beaches nearby

  • Cranfield Beach, Down

    less than a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.

  • Warrenpoint, Down

    around 10 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.

  • Newcastle Beach, down

    around 14 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.

  • Murlough Beach, Down

    around 17 miles north-northeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.

  • Tyrella Beach, Down

    around 20 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 30 miles by road.

  • Rossglass Beach, Down

    around 21 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.

Location: Kilkeel

Coordinates: 54°1'49"N 6°2'40"W

Mapcode: IRL VX.F4JS

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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: Down

Country: Northern Ireland

Local Authority: Newry and Mourne

Nearest postcode: BT34 4LP

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

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Visitor information for Nicholson's Strand Beach, Down, Northern Ireland. Weather, tides, visitor comments, beach facilities, photos, nearest postcode, beach information and nearby accommodation.

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