Public bathing water2 miBallygally
Ballygally
Drain's Bay
Drains Bay, Northern IrelandSea pool on Irish SeaPublic bathing water
Drain's Bay is an identified coastal bathing water with Excellent classification for 2026.
- Water
- Sea pool, Irish Sea
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Getting there
Drain's Bay is near Drains Bay, Northern Ireland. Use the coordinates below in your maps app, and check road access with the land manager before you go.
54.8818, -5.8321
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