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Rossglass Beach

Down, Northern Ireland

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Rossglass Beach, located in County Down, Northern Ireland, is a beautiful and extensive beach offering a unique combination of sand, shingle, and rocks.

Rossglass Beach boasts an impressive stretch of sand and shingle that extends for over a mile, with rocks visible at low tide. The beach's shoreline changes with the tide, becoming a sandy shingle beach at high tide, with rocks exposed beyond the shoreline at low tide.

Although the provided information seems to refer to Tyrella beach, it is worth noting that Rossglass Beach, like other popular beaches in the area, likely offers a range of facilities and activities. Typically, these may include lifeguards during the summer months for safe bathing, and a variety of family-friendly amenities.

The beach is backed by a dune conservation area, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife. This area provides a wonderful opportunity for a leisurely walk and for those interested in nature and conservation.

Visitors to the area can also enjoy horse rides along the beach, courtesy of nearby stables such as Seahorse Polo and Beach Rides, offering a unique and memorable experience.

Sand Shingle Rock

Weather and tides for Sunday 15 November

Today
Chance of rain 100%
Max temperature 10°C
feels like 8°C
Wind 15mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 30%
Min temperature 2°C
feels like 3°C
Wind 14mph

The tide at Rossglass Beach is currently high. Low tide will be at approximately 9:01 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 3:22 AM tomorrow.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

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Coordinates: 54°15'1"N 5°41'9"W

Mapcode: IRL XY.J1D2

What 3 Words: scorpions.harsh.verbs

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: County Down

Nearest postcode: BT30 7RB

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

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