Nature spot · County Cork
Oysterhaven Beach
BeachOysterhaven
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.
Oysterhaven Beach is a picturesque inlet on Cork’s south coast, just east of Kinsale.
Sheltered by surrounding hills, it’s ideal for kayaking, sailing, and paddleboarding, with an outdoor activity centre nearby. The small beach and rocky shoreline make it perfect for relaxing walks and wildlife spotting.
Outdoors in County Cork this week
Best day outdoors: Sat, 31 Oct — dry by day, light winds, up to 14°C
- Thu, 29 Oct13° / 12°Grey cloud
- Fri, 30 Oct13° / 9°Grey cloud
- Sat, 31 Oct14° / 9°Sun with light cloud
- Sun, 1 Nov12° / 6°Grey cloud
Forecast: Met Éireann · outdoor rating by Winsome Planet
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 · 21 km awayFitzgerald's ParkParkFitzgerald's Park is the original site of the 1902 International Exhibition held in Cork and named after Lord Mayor, Edward Fitzgerald. It is located on the banks of the River Lee. This 18 acre park on Mardyke Walk, is a short stroll away from the Cork Public Museum.
Nature spot · 23 km awayRegional Park BallincolligParkBallincolligThe Regional Park Ballincollig has ample free parking, several playing pitches, a skate park, river walks, numerous picnic areas, woodland trails and paved walkways as well as being a National Monument status site.