Millisle Beach

Millisle beach is located on the Irish Sea coast of the Ards Peninsula in North Down. It is approximately 1.8 km in length. The southern half of the beach is comprised mainly of sand while the northern half consists of a rocky shoreline either side of a man-made lagoon. The area is popular with both day visitors and holiday makers. Between the road and the beach are a range of amenity facilities. To the south there is car parking, public toilets and an open play area. To the north is the extensive, man made Millisle Lagoon. Further inland is the village of Millisle. Millisle Lagoon is a purpose built area consisting of approximately 150m of sand and an enclosed seawater lagoon with adjoining children’s paddling pool. Both of these are refreshed with seawater every high tide. In addition, the lagoon area also contains a picnic area, a play area, a jetty, slipways and a pier and car park. The Lagoon is where most bathing takes place and this is where water quality is monitored.

Water quality is classified as "Excellent" based on samples taken from the previous 4 years, 2021 through to 2024.

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