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Portrush Whiterocks Beach, Portrush
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| Looking for: | Parks & Gardens | | Address: | Portrush Whiterocks Beach
Parking on Kerr Street
Portrush | | Postcode: | BT56 8DQ | | Age Group: | All Ages | | Kids Activity: | Outdoors | | Telephone: | 028 9023 1221 |
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Description
Recently awarded with the prestigious 2011 Blue Flag Award, Portrush
Whiterocks Beach has become a favourite with locals and a must see
destination for International visitors.
The limestone cliffs of
the White Rocks stretch from Curran Strand to Dunluce Castle. These
soft, sedimentary rocks have been carved through centuries into a
labyrinth of caves and arches. Shelagh’s Head, the Wishing Arch,
Elephant Rock and the Lion’s Paw are headlands of distinguishable forms
which rise out of the ocean. Under the road, there are cavernous caves,
accessible only from the sea, home to seabirds and a hunting ground for
hawks.
On the main coast road, you will find pull-in areas and a
large car park where you can take in the incredible views of the
headlands to the Giant’s Causeway and back to Portrush and Donegal.
Along the beach, there are grassy knolls with sea views and ideal for
picnics.
The beach attracts water sports enthusiasts, as regular
surfers and body boarders can be seen in the surf, and there are many
shops and services nearby that can organize the hire of such equipment.
There are many accommodation providers in the nearby area, ranging from
caravans to luxury self catering homes. Click here for our accommodation finder.
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