Playdays

Sheephaven Bay

Beach & coast Donegal

Checked July 2026

Sheephaven bay is a broad, shallow inlet on the north coast of County Donegal. Bounded by the peninsula of Rosguill, to the east and Horn Head to the west, the bay is relatively protected from the full force of the Atlantic ocean Shore Surface: Sandy/Pebbles/Grass. Paddling: Yes. Jumping Or Diving: No. Lifeguard During Summer: Yes. Family Friendly: Yes. Swim Buoys: No

Good to know

Indoor / outdoorOutdoor
CostFree admission
What's thereSwimming Spot (Sea/Lake/River)
AmenitiesCafe/Restaurant, Car Parking, Toilets
AccessibilityAccessible: No.
Data from Get Ireland Active — Sport Ireland 2023, CC BY 4.0
Nearby essentials

Live results on Google Maps — opens in a new tab.

Been here? Help the next family 👋

5 seconds: tap what you found — it shows up for every parent planning a visit.

Car park
Toilets
Buggy-friendly
Café on site
Dog friendly
EV charging
Baby change facilities
Picnic area