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Dugort Beach, Achill Island

Beach & coastWoods, parks & walks Mayo

Checked July 2026

This beach is located approx. 3 Km east of Doogort village in Achill Island. The Designated Bathing Area of Silver Strand is small, 150m long, set at the western end of a north facing medium sized beach approximately 500m long bordered at it's western end by a road leading to Seal Caves further around the headland and a low headland to the east. There is a large grassy area between the beach and the public road and the sand dunes form a visible barrier between this and the beach itself. The bathing area is approximately 2.25km wide. The bathing water is approximately 0.78km² in area. Dugort Beach, Achill Island is classified as achieving Excellent Water Quality in 2024 based on the assessment of bacteriological results for the period 2021 to 2024. Dugort Beach, Achill Island has achieved an Excellent Water Quality rating for the four consecutive years 2021 to 2024. Annual water quality ratings are generally calculated using monitoring results over a four-year period and are assessed against stringent bacterial limits to protect bather health. Lifeguard: Yes Dogs: Dogs only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season (1st June to 15th September) otherwise allowed at all times onto beach.

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Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
Opening hoursJune: 12pm – 6.30pm (Weekends and Bank Holiday only), July & August: 12pm - 6.30pm everyday, September first Saturday and Sunday only
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCar Parking, Dog Friendly, Toilets
AccessibilityRamp leading to beach
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
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Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area