Coumeenoole Beach
Ireland
Close to a A Star Wars movie location on Dunmore Head, Coumeenoole Strand is a captivating location for photography or just kicking your shoes off and paddling along the waters edge. With fine views of the rugged coastline available from the beach at low tide or the walk way down to the sands, this is many people's favorite location during the tour.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Coumeenoole Strand, perhaps the most visually arresting beach in all of Ireland. Tucked away at the very tip of the Dingle Peninsula, Coumeenoole is a place of raw, unadulterated beauty. …
Listen in the app2The Descent: Navigating the Cliff Path
The approach to Coumeenoole is an experience in itself. A steep, winding path leads from the parking area down to the beach, offering changing perspectives of the cove with every step. …
Listen in the app3The Sands and the Power of the Surf
Once on the sand, the true power of Coumeenoole becomes evident. The Atlantic swells here are unrestricted, having traveled thousands of miles across the open ocean before finally breaking in this cove. …
Listen in the app4The Black Reefs and Sea Caves
At low tide, the beach reveals a complex landscape of dark rock reefs and hidden sea caves. These reefs are jagged and sharp, carved into fantastic shapes by the relentless action of the waves. …
Listen in the app5Cinematic Legacy: Ryan's Daughter
It is impossible to visit Coumeenoole without acknowledging its cinematic history. In the late 1960s, the director David Lean chose this beach as a primary location for his epic film 'Ryan's Daughter.' The film, set during the…
Listen in the app6The View to the Blaskets
From the water's edge at Coumeenoole, the view across the Blasket Sound is unparalleled. The Great Blasket Island looms large on the horizon, its rugged profile dominating the view. …
Listen in the app7The Geology of the Folds
The cliffs surrounding Coumeenoole are a textbook for structural geologists. Here, you can see dramatic examples of folding, where layers of rock have been bent into 'U' and 'V' shapes by immense pressure. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we leave the sands of Coumeenoole and begin the climb back to the cliff-top, we carry with us the resonance of the Atlantic. This beach is a place that demands a certain level of humility, a recognition of the overwhelming…
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What is Coumeenoole Beach?
Coumeenoole 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 | 52.1097, -10.4643 |
| Last updated |