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Ballydonegan Beach

Ballydonegan Beach

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Ballydonegan Beach

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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July 15, 2025

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Just a short hop from the historic copper mining village of Allihies, Ballydonegan Beach is a delight. Intriguingly, the beach is manmade, its golden sands the result of crushed quartz from the old copper mines. With Ballydonegan Bay making way for the Atlantic in one direction and the rugged Slieve Miskish Mountains in the other, it's a beautiful spot.

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Allihies Bay – Ballydonegan Beach loop from Illaunamuck

17.7km

04:59

350m

350m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ballydonegan Beach – Allihies Bay loop from Allihies Copper Mine Museum

19.8km

05:35

390m

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Tuesday 31 March

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Location: Cork, Munster, Ireland

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