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Cork

Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

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Ireland
Munster
Cork

Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

Hard

25

runners

Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

01:48

17.0km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Parking

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1.26 km

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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1.33 km

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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1.44 km

Historic quay area with views of the harbour and estuary. Waterfront terraces, lively atmosphere and one of Youghal's most popular pubs: The Quays Bar & Restaurant, known for its quayside location and fresh seafood.

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3.36 km

Front Strand Beach

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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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10.3 km

View of Capel Island

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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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11.1 km

Youghal Beach Boardwalk

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Super good for walking on the beach even at high tide

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13.1 km

Beach

Beach

8

14.1 km

Youghal Harbour Waterfront

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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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14.7 km

Tynte's Castle

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15th-century urban tower house, built by the Walsh family and later owned by Sir Robert Tynte. Machicolations, Irish battlements and a prominent location on North Main Street make this the last remaining tower house of medieval Youghal.

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17.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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10.7 km

2.49 km

1.97 km

981 m

678 m

154 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.30 km

1.72 km

919 m

581 m

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Wednesday 13 May

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7°C

55 %

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