What is the water and sand quality of the Glen Strand?

The beachline of Glen Strand is covered with gray pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Glen Strand?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Glen Strand, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.The Glen Strand is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Kite and windsurfing </li><li>Sup surfing (Sup touring)</li></ul>

Is the Glen Strand good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Glen Strand does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Glen Strand good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Glen Strand secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of Glen Strand is visited only by a few travellers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.The following features add extra points:<ul><li>Mountains/hills in the vicinity</li></ul>

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Glen Strand?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Glen Strand.There are 1 restaurants nearby.Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant is the closest place located 3200 meters from the beach.

How far is the Glen Strand from parking?

The Glen Strand has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Glen Strand?

There are 3 attractions near Glen Strand that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Ceann Bhríde located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Glen Strand?

The month with the highest temperature in Glen Strand is August. Its average value reaches 18°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 16°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 9°C and water 9°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

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Glen Strand

Glen Beach

Wicklow, Ireland

8.4

#5 out of 56 in Leinster 0

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Gray pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located outside the settlement

Wicklow • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Park Magherabeg beach

5.6km

Hiking Area Cullen Wood

6.1km

Park National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

9.8km

Restaurant Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Store Wolohan's Silver Strand Caravan Park

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ceann Bhríde

970m

Tourist Attraction Travelahawk Beach

1km

Tourist Attraction Wicklow Historic Gaol

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Mount Usher Gardens

7km

Historical Landmark Black Castle

1.1km

Historical Landmark Wicklow Head Old Lighthouse

1.5km

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About

Glen Strand is located on the Irish Sea and it is in the 5th place out of 56 beaches in the Leinster region 44.9 km away from its center, the city of Дублин. It is one of the beaches of Wicklow settlement, just 1.6 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+16 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

6.8 M/S

Wind

+15 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Wicklow • 1.6 km

Map of beach

Park Magherabeg beach

5.6km

Hiking Area Cullen Wood

6.1km

Park National Botanic Gardens, Kilmacurragh

9.8km

Restaurant Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant

9 - Excellent 3.1km

Store Wolohan's Silver Strand Caravan Park

2.1km

Tourist Attraction Ceann Bhríde

970m

Tourist Attraction Travelahawk Beach

1km

Tourist Attraction Wicklow Historic Gaol

1.3km

Tourist Attraction Mount Usher Gardens

7km

Historical Landmark Black Castle

1.1km

Historical Landmark Wicklow Head Old Lighthouse

1.5km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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Silverstrand Strand Silverstrand Beach

8.6 Excellent

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Blainroe Strand Blainroe Beach

8.4 Very good

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Magheramore Strand Magheramore Beach

8.6 Excellent

5.6km

Magherabeg Beach

7.1 Good

8.7km

Brittas Bay Beach

7.7 Very good

14.5km

Sallymount Bay Beach

6.8 Good

19.1km

Porter's Rock Beach

5.8 Pleasant

19.2km

Graystones South Strand Graystones South Beach

8.3 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Wicklow • 1.6km

Main locality of province

Dublin • 44.9km

Transport

Airport

DUB • 52.5km

Bus Station

Wicklow Train Station • 2.7km

Train Station

Wicklow Station • 2.7km

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8.4 Very good

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