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The Forty Foot swimming spot

The Forty Foot swimming spot

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The Forty Foot swimming spot

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Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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1. Dún Laoghaire – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

5.64km

01:27

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Forty Foot Swimming Spot – Sandycove Beach loop from Dalkey

10.5km

02:44

70m

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

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3. Sandycove Beach – Dún Laoghaire Harbour loop from Monkstown

9.84km

02:33

50m

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

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Damiano 🇮🇹

September 6, 2023

The Forty Foot is a scenic spot located at the southern tip of Sandycove, where a tradition of year-round swimming in the Irish Sea has thrived for approximately 250 years.

The origin of the name "Forty Foot" is a bit unclear. In an 1833 map, the adjacent Marine Road was labeled the Forty Foot Road, perhaps due to its width of 40 feet (12 meters).

Over time, this name may have been associated with the nearby swimming area, previously known as the Forty-Foot Hole during the 19th century.

Rupert Bowen

March 14, 2024

Famous bathing spot. When the sea is calm you can go in off the rocks at the Forty Foot using the steps and handrails or ladders or diving in (beware underwater rocks in places). If the sea is rough (Easterly winds) you can go round to Sandycove and go in off the beach or pier. Cold fresh water shower and changing shelter.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

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The Forty Foot swimming spot

1. Dún Laoghaire – Sandycove Beach loop from Dún Laoghaire Mallin

2. Forty Foot Swimming Spot – Sandycove Beach loop from Dalkey

3. Sandycove Beach – Dún Laoghaire Harbour loop from Monkstown

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