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White Park Bay – Wide Sandy Beach Backed by Dunes

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White Park Bay is a beautiful and unspoiled sandy beach along the Antrim Coast. Surrounded by grassy dunes and open countryside, it offers a peaceful seaside experience away from busy towns and is ideal for walking, photography, and nature lovers.

What to See & Do

  • 👣 Walk along the 🏖️ **wide sandy shoreline** and explore ancient fossil-rich rocks 🐚
  • 🐄 Spot the famous 🐄 **beach cows** that graze freely on the dunes and sand 🌾
  • 🦅 Watch for **seabirds**, dolphins, and seals in the clear Atlantic waters 🐬
  • 📸 Take peaceful 🌅 **coastal photographs** of the white cliffs and distant islands 🎞️

How to Get There

  • 🚗 By Car: Around **1.5 hours** from 🏙️ **Belfast**; use the 🅿️ National Trust car park on the B15 🏁
  • 🚌 By Bus: The 🚍 **402 Causeway Rambler** stops at the entrance road during summer months 🚏
  • 🚆 By Train: Travel to 🚉 **Coleraine**, then take a 🚍 bus toward Ballintoy/Ballycastle 🚌
  • 🚶 Access: Requires a 👣 **10-minute downhill walk** from the car park to reach the sand 🏁

Travel Tips

  • 🌊 **Check Tides:** At high tide, the beach can become ⚠️ **narrow and difficult to walk** 🐚
  • 🌬️ **Elements:** The bay is very exposed; 🧥 bring layers to protect against the **Atlantic winds** 💨
  • 🥪 **Supplies:** Carry **food and water**; there are 🚫 **no shops or cafés** on the beach itself 🥤
  • 🥾 **Footwear:** Wear 👣 suitable shoes for the steep access path and the soft sand of the dunes 👟

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:00 AM – Arrive at the 🅿️ **White Park Bay car park** 🏁
  • 🕙 10:30 AM – Walk down the cliff path for a 🚶 **long beach walk** toward the east end 🏖️
  • 🕧 12:30 PM – Relax with a 🥪 **picnic** while enjoying the panoramic sea views 🌊
  • 🕑 02:00 PM – Drive to 🏘️ **Portrush** for ice cream or ⚓ **Ballintoy** for a harbor stroll 🍦

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Accessible year-round

Entry Fee:

Free public access

Best Time to Visit:

Low tide for wider beach access

Location

📌White Park Bay, near Ballintoy, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

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