Nature spot · County Wexford
Kilmichael Strand
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.
Kilmichael Strand is quite a long beach located after Clones Strand in Castletown, County Wexford. It is popular with families and also with shore anglers who can fish for flatfish, dogfish and bass.
Kilmichael Strand lies approximately 6.5km from Arklow in County Wexford.
Its most notable feature is the borough which runs alongside it which is made up of mini hills and valleys. This beach is also a very popular spot for fishermen with a lot of good vantage points among the rocks.
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 · 1.4 km awayKilpatrick BeachBeachCastletownKilpatrick Beach can be found next to Kilmichael Strand in Castletown, County Wexford. It is an extensive beach, known for its very rare sea shells and unusual sea stones and pebbles.
Nature spot · Co. Wicklow · 8.6 km awayArklow South BeachBeachArklowArklow Beach, located on the scenic southeast coast of County Wicklow, offers a peaceful escape with its long sandy shoreline and views of the Irish Sea.
Nature spot · 9.4 km awayDodd's Rock BeachBeachCourtownDodd'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.