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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

02:04

8.05km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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248 m

Youghal Clock Gate Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

At the entrance to the bustling Main Street, a main street lined with colorful facades and a beautiful retro cinema, stands the Clock Gate. This emblematic four-story building, built in …

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446 m

Stone Building with Decorative Circular Window

Highlight • Rest Area

Look at the windows of the Heritage Centre (in the tourist office), which is housed in the old market hall and explains the history of the city.

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601 m

Viewpoint at the harbour of Youghal, where the Blackwater meets the sea. Historic quay area with modern promenade, close to the tourist office and the Clock Gate Tower. Quiet spot to watch the estuary and harbour life.

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2.49 km

Front Strand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Blue Flag beach within walking distance of the town centre. Sandy coastline overlooking the Blackwater estuary and a 5 km stretch of beach towards Claycastle and Redbarn. Quiet spot for walking, swimming and panoramic sea views.

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4.18 km

View of Capel Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking south there is a lovely view across Youghal Harbour towards Capel Island. The tower on top is a lighthouse that was never finished. The island is now a nature reserve and home to a herd of goats.

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4.97 km

Youghal Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

Super good for walking on the beach even at high tide

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6.14 km

Clancy Bar and restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Used to be the train station, now it's a big, friendly gastro-pub. Old remnants (tracks, information boards, etc.) have been cleverly incorporated and give an idea of the history of …

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7.74 km

Youghal Lighthouse and Clock Gate Tower

Highlight • Monument

At the entrance of the bustling Main Street, a main street lined with colorful facades and a beautiful retro cinema, stands the Clock Gate. This emblematic four-story building, built in …

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8.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

2.26 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.00 km

1.60 km

810 m

335 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

14°C

11°C

28 %

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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

Youghal Clock Gate Tower

Stone Building with Decorative Circular Window

Youghal Harbour Waterfront

Front Strand Beach

View of Capel Island

Youghal Beach Boardwalk

Clancy Bar and restaurant

Youghal Lighthouse and Clock Gate Tower

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