Waterville Beach
Ireland
We make a brief stop in the beautiful village of Waterville which is stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane. Uniquely, this is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast. Enjoy a walk along the seafront or “Promenade” as the locals call it, where you can taste the salt water in the air.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Waterville Beach, a stunning two-mile stretch of sand and shingle that serves as the coastal front door to the village of Waterville. Known in Irish as An Coireán, meaning 'The Little Whirlpool,' this location is…
Listen in the app2The Chaplin Statue
We begin our walk at the bronze statue of Charlie Chaplin, which stands as a permanent tribute to the town's most beloved visitor. Erected in 1998, the statue captures the 'Little Tramp' in his iconic pose, looking out over the…
Listen in the app3The Promenade and the Sea Wall
The Waterville promenade is the village's social spine, a paved walkway that separates the colorful houses from the raw power of the Atlantic. As you walk north, notice the sea wall. …
Listen in the app4The Sandy Shoreline
Now, step off the pavement and onto the sand. Waterville Beach stretches for over two miles, providing a vast playground for all ages. …
Listen in the app5Waterville Golf Links Edge
At the northern end of the beach, the sand gives way to the meticulously manicured dunes of the Waterville Golf Links. This is a 'world-class' golf course that has hosted some of the most prestigious events in Ireland. …
Listen in the app6The Craft Market and Local Art
Heading back toward the village center, we find ourselves near the Waterville Craft Market. This is the heart of the town's artistic community, a 'place of art and craft' where the beauty of the landscape is translated into…
Listen in the app7The Inny Bridge and River View
Our final section brings us to the Inny Bridge, where the fresh waters of the Inny River meet the salt of the Atlantic. This is a vital ecological crossroads. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As our tour of Waterville Beach comes to an end, we are left with a profound sense of the town's unique character. It is a place that has hosted some of the most famous people in the world—from telegraph pioneers to Charlie…
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What is Waterville Beach?
Waterville Beach is a place in Ireland with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.8257, -10.1721 |
| Last updated |