Strandhill
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Strandhill is a coastal town in County Sligo.
Understand
Strandhill is a surfing mecca and attracts hundreds of people a year to one of the best surfing beaches in Ireland. While main beach is an excellent strand the water is generally considered dangerous and not suitable for swimming.
Get in
By bicycle
Urban Cycle Sligo route 001 links Sligo to Strandhill.By road
Strandhill is accessible via the R472 road from Sligo or by the R292 from just north of Ballysadare if approaching via the N4 or N59 from the south.By bus
The 472 bus from Sligo operates hourly during the day. The journey time is about twenty minutes.By plane
Sligo airport is only suitable for those with a private pilot's license or willing to charter an aircraft. West of Ireland Knock is the nearest airport with scheduled passenger flights. Distance from Knock airport is approximately 60km with a drive time of one hour, there may be some workable but limited bus connections via Sligo early in the day.Sligo AirportSmall general aviation airport with no scheduled passenger flights.
Get around
The town is small enough that it is easy to walk around and see everything. The roads are well serviced and the pathways near the beach are maintained.
See
Killaspugbrone ChurchThis small church dates back to the 12th century, perhaps earlier. Legend has it that Saint Patrick lost a tooth near the site and the church was erected in the area in his honor. Around the church is an old overgrown cemetery used by the residents of near-by Coney Island up until the 1960s. A fence borders the church but intrepid adventurers have bypassed it and walked around inside. This is not recommended as the church is very old and not exactly structurally sound.
Do
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phone: +353 71 916-8483address: Beach FrontOffers courses ranging from beginning to advanced, also children's lessons.
Buy
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address: Hanger 1, Sligo AirportSunday and Christmas Market
Sleep
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phone: +353 71 916-8313address: Shore RoadLodge accompanying the surf school. Package deals available.