Wild Swim Atlas

Kilclief Beach

Kilclief, Kilclief, Northern IrelandSea pool on Strangford LoughPublic bathing water

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Kilclief is a sandy and rocky beach on the Narrows of Strangford Lough with an identified bathing water.

Water
Sea pool, Strangford Lough
Facilities
Car park, picnic area
Lifeguard
No lifeguard
Managed by
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council

When you can swim

Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

Getting there

Shore Road, Kilclief, County Down, BT30 7NW.

54.3358, -5.5435

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Know before you go

  • Do not bathe during or for up to 48 hours after heavy rainfall.

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