Inishcrone: Beach, dunes and experiences on Killala Bay

Inishcrone combines striking coastal scenery with a range of options for active and more relaxed days away. Enniscrone Beach has Blue Flag status, and sandy beaches and dunes shape the landscape along Killala Bay. There are also surf lessons, golf, boat trips, and an indoor swimming pool with a wellness area. This gives you a specific question to consider as you plan your trip: would you mainly like to experience the coast, take part in sporting activities, or combine different activities? These priorities can help you look for a suitable holiday home for your stay in Inishcrone.

Beach, bay and dunes

From Inishcrone Pier, you can enjoy views of the shores of Killala Bay and a five-kilometre stretch of fine sandy beaches in County Sligo. Enniscrone Beach adds a Blue Flag beach to this coastal setting. If you choose your destination with the beach and bay in mind, Inishcrone offers a distinctive landscape as a starting point for your holiday.

The dunes are also part of the coast’s character. Between Cliff Road and the mouth of the River Moy, species-rich sand dunes line the coast of Enniscrone. The Valley of Diamonds is one of the largest dune areas along this stretch of coast. So, alongside the open beach, dunes offer a landscape in their own right. Inishcrone Castle overlooks Killala Bay to the west, providing another distinctive landmark associated with the bay.

Water-based experiences and activities

There are different ways to enjoy the water: WaterPoint Enniscrone has a heated indoor swimming pool and a 65-metre water slide. There is also a wellness area with a whirlpool, sauna and steam room. When planning your holiday, you can therefore consider an indoor pool and wellness alongside the beach as interests in their own right. The facilities vary considerably, from swimming and sliding to the sauna and steam room.

If you’re interested in surfing, you’ll find the North West Surf School in Enniscrone. It offers surf lessons and rents out surfboards and wetsuits. Lessons and equipment are two specific aspects to keep in mind when planning a surf-focused stay. For another kind of active holiday, Enniscrone Golf Club offers 27 holes across 400 acres of links terrain. The number of holes and the size of the course give a clear sense of the scale of the golf facilities.

Boat trips are another option: tours with Enniscrone Boat Tours depart from Enniscrone Pier and head into Killala Bay. This gives you the chance to see the bay not only from its shores, but also on a boat trip. The beach, surf lessons, golf and boat trips each offer a different focus; you can consider which are most important for your stay.

Getting there and choosing a base for your holiday

Enniscrone is served by national bus route 458, which runs between Ballina and Enniskillen via Sligo. This route provides a useful point of reference for planning your journey if you want to take in places along the way. Enniscrone is also on the Wild Atlantic Way, placing it within the context of this coastal route.

When looking for a holiday home in Inishcrone, you can use your preferred holiday activities as a guide: coastal scenery and dunes, surf lessons, golf, boat trips, or an indoor pool and wellness. That way, you can begin choosing accommodation by considering which experiences you want to shape your stay. Then choose the location of individual facilities to suit your own travel plans.

More destinations: Castlebaldwin, Ballymote, Barroe, Geevagh, Easky, Ballinphull, Tobercurry, Derrybeg.

For the wider travel overview: County Sligo.