White Park Bay
White Park Bay
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Alison D
Lisburn, UK204 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Absolutely gorgeous beach! We loved walking along the whole bay and were able to get round to Ballintoy as the ride was out! I would be careful about doing that if the tide was coming in! Lots of wildlife e.g. shags, oyster catchers, eider ducks, etc.
Very poor phone signal which was no problem to me, but worth being careful!
Very poor phone signal which was no problem to me, but worth being careful!
Written July 26, 2023
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rachel m
Waringstown, UK541 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Absolutely stunning beach. It is a bit of a walk down but boy is it worth it. The view, the tranquility, the lack of litter, the cows...just picture perfect and never too busy. I wouldn't recommend it for any with mobility issues but for everyone else it's beautiful.
Written June 16, 2024
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Joshua L
Halifax, UK163 contributions
Aug 2021 • Solo
Firstly, parking is free - off to a great start. The car park also hosted a van selling tea, coffee and presumably ice cream/various snacks for families.
It's a short (though problematic if accessibility is an issue) hike down to the beach, with stunning views all the way down - it's really worth it with so many opportunities for picturesque holiday snaps.
The water is a beautiful aqua-green, accompanied by almost white sand and lovely cliff views all around as well as the typically lush greenery associated with this coastline. There are frequently herds of cows strolling the shoreline, which is special, but also something to be aware of (I was chased by one)
Overall, this is by far one of the best bays on the NI coastline for beauty, primarily as it isn't packed with people and cars must park some distance away up the hillside.
It's a short (though problematic if accessibility is an issue) hike down to the beach, with stunning views all the way down - it's really worth it with so many opportunities for picturesque holiday snaps.
The water is a beautiful aqua-green, accompanied by almost white sand and lovely cliff views all around as well as the typically lush greenery associated with this coastline. There are frequently herds of cows strolling the shoreline, which is special, but also something to be aware of (I was chased by one)
Overall, this is by far one of the best bays on the NI coastline for beauty, primarily as it isn't packed with people and cars must park some distance away up the hillside.
Written August 12, 2021
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traveltheworld012
Rochester, MN16,988 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
We did a full circle loop of the the island of Ireland. We were here on our 2nd day of driving from Dublin. The north coast of Northern Ireland is so scenic and beautiful. This stop is one of the best for sea views and beach.
Written June 21, 2023
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Steve Y
Silver Spring, MD4,049 contributions
Aug 2019
Don't be fooled by this beach if you were around on a real hot day! We were here in the midst of a heatwave! Think the temperature was around 29 degrees!
Despite this, the water was quite freezing!
Nevertheless we still enjoyed the visit. My family basked on the sand, which was really warm. Not very windy either.
Despite this, the water was quite freezing!
Nevertheless we still enjoyed the visit. My family basked on the sand, which was really warm. Not very windy either.
Written February 8, 2020
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Annmarie
Arlington, VA448 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
There's a viewpoint you see from your car if you don't want to make the long walk down to the beach. If you do, there's a small parking lot (with a food truck!) which was very busy when we went on a nice day, so there were only a couple spots available. The walk down to the beach is pretty long and downhill, meaning all uphill on the way back! Very nice beach with some beautiful views. There are signs about no swimming and there are no shells.
Written April 8, 2024
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MrsH
Northern Ireland, UK27 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
With all the beaches in the north avoid this one. It's not for families!!!! Long walk down, it's step & has steps. No toilets. Flies on beach which is expected since cattle left to roam. Definitely worth driving further for a better beach.
Written July 17, 2021
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MeabhtheRave
Belfast, UK31 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Visited over New Years break as we wanted a walk on the beach. The beach here is beautiful, large and sweeping around the bay. The tide was in quite near so we only had a bit of sand to walk and play on. The road from the main road is windy and steep so take care going down it. The car park is quite big, holding maybe 30 cars. Only short coming is its a along walk to the beach, down winding mountain road. It's well paved and not too steep but might pose a challenge to anyone with mobility problems.
Written January 11, 2020
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Rob W
Stavanger, Norway1 contribution
Apr 2012 • Solo
I'm from County Antrim and have been here many times. I remember there used to be wild horses there. Great beach for getting away from the crowds but not safe for swimming...Have a paddle instead.
Written March 18, 2013
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NPI338
Chester, UK377 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
There is a bit of a downhill walk to the beach and then there is plenty of space, sand and evidence of cattle! There were many youngsters around from the Youth Hostel, but there is so much space they can be avoided. A nice change from the more usual North Coast beaches such as Portstewart strand.
Written October 29, 2016
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Is the path from the car park down to the beach suitable for a pram?
Written June 3, 2021
is it ok for open water swimming. as has a sign no swimming surfing as no life guard.
Written July 16, 2019
Absolutely not.... there are a lot of undercurrents. It’s definitely not advised!
Written July 16, 2019
There is a fabulous coffee shop in this area. I would like to do a review but their website doesn't appear to have a link, can you help? Thanks
Written June 8, 2018
You must mean The Bothy? It’s fantastic, I’ve reviewed it on here also.
Written June 9, 2018
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