Public bathing water3 miDrain's Bay
Drains Bay
Brown's Bay
Ballycronan Beg, Northern IrelandSea pool on Irish SeaPublic bathing water
Brown's Bay is an identified coastal bathing water with Excellent classification for 2026.
- Water
- Sea pool, Irish Sea
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Getting there
Brown's Bay is near Ballycronan Beg, Northern Ireland. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
54.8526, -5.7650
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