Portstewart Beach

Portstewart beach is a popular tourist destination located on the north coast of Northern Ireland. The beach is approximately three kilometres in length and runs from the mouth of the River Bann (Barmouth) on the west side to cliffs on the east side. The bathing beach is comprised entirely of sand backing onto an extensive sand dune system which runs the length of the beach. The dune system on the western side of the beach stretches back to the River Bann and on the eastern side the sand dunes overlap into a golf course and end at a rocky outcrop with minor cliffs leading to the town of Portstewart. The sand dunes have been designated an Area of Special Scientific Interest and are within the Bann Estuary Special Area of Conservation. The National Trust owns both the upper beach and a section of the approach road which is the principal access point. In addition the Trust, has a management lease from the Crown Estate, to manage the beach between the mean high and low water marks.

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

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