Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

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Front Strand Beach – Youghal Beach Boardwalk loop from Youghal

01:48

17.0km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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1.26 km

Youghal Clock Gate Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

At the entrance to the bustling Main Street, a main street lined with colorful facades and a beautiful retro cinema, stands the Clock Gate. This emblematic four-story building, built in …

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1.33 km

Youghal Lighthouse and Clock Gate Tower

Highlight • Monument

At the entrance of the bustling Main Street, a main street lined with colorful facades and a beautiful retro cinema, stands the Clock Gate. This emblematic four-story building, built in …

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1.44 km

Youghal Waterfront and Mary Rose Pub

Highlight • Pub

Historic quay area with views of the harbour and estuary. Waterfront terraces, lively atmosphere and one of Youghal's most popular pubs: The Quays Bar & Restaurant, known for its quayside location and fresh seafood.

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3.36 km

Front Strand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Blue Flag beach within walking distance of the town centre. Sandy coastline overlooking the Blackwater estuary and a 5 km stretch of beach towards Claycastle and Redbarn. Quiet spot for walking, swimming and panoramic sea views.

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10.3 km

View of Capel Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Looking south there is a lovely view across Youghal Harbour towards Capel Island. The tower on top is a lighthouse that was never finished. The island is now a nature reserve and home to a herd of goats.

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11.1 km

Youghal Beach Boardwalk

Highlight • Beach

Super good for walking on the beach even at high tide

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13.1 km

Beach

14.1 km

Youghal Harbour Waterfront

Highlight • River

Viewpoint at the harbour of Youghal, where the Blackwater meets the sea. Historic quay area with modern promenade, close to the tourist office and the Clock Gate Tower. Quiet spot to watch the estuary and harbour life.

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14.7 km

Tynte's Castle

Highlight • Castle

15th-century urban tower house, built by the Walsh family and later owned by Sir Robert Tynte. Machicolations, Irish battlements and a prominent location on North Main Street make this the last remaining tower house of medieval Youghal.

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17.0 km

End point

Parking

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