Nature spot · County Wexford
Dodd's Rock Beach
The EPA does not monitor this beach for bathing water, so there is no water-quality record. Check locally and follow the signs before you swim.
Dodd's Rock Beach is located just north of Courtown, County Wexford. It is one of the largest beaches along the coast and is well worth a visit.
Heading northwards from Courtown, County Wexford, visitors will find Dodd's Rocks, a beach named after Captain Dodd. It can be accessed from the Courtown to Ballymoney Road.
On a good day visitors can walk to Dodd's Rocks from Courtown Beach which makes for a really energising walk. The beach is one of the biggest along the coast and well worth a visit.
Outdoors in County Wexford this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 10 Oct — dry by day, breezy, up to 13°C
- Fri, 9 Oct15° / 9°Drizzle
- Sat, 10 Oct13° / 7°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 11 Oct14° / 14°Drizzle
Make a day of it
The nearest trails, beaches, woods and heritage within 25 km.
Trails & walks
Beaches & bathing waters
Forests & woodlands
Parks, gardens & islands
Nature spot · 3.7 km awayArdamine BeachBeachMiddletownArdamine Beach is located just around the rocks from Courtown's South Beach in County Wexford. It is a long sandy beach, ideal for families.
Nature spot · 4.2 km awayMarlfield House & GardensGardenGoreyMarlfield House & Gardens are located in Gorey, County Wexford. This beautiful regency period house, originally part of the Courtown Estate, is set on 36 acres of gardens and grounds.
Nature spot · 5.1 km awayPoulshone BeachBeachPoulshonePoulshone Beach is situated about mile south of Courtown, county wexford. It is a sheltered beach thus ensuring calm waters. The area is popular with walkers and ramblers.