Tyrella Beach

Tyrella is situated towards the north eastern end of Dundrum Bay and is very popular with day visitors. The beach is approximately 2km in length and is composed mainly of sand, with a rocky shoreline at each end. It is backed by a mature dune system. There are two groynes across bathing area. The bathing area is approximately 8 kilometres from the seaside town of Newcastle. Although rural in nature, there are a number of residential properties in the area ranging from farms and private houses to holiday homes. In addition there are public toilet and car parking facilities at a small amenity centre. The wider area is contained within the Strangford and Lecale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Murlough Special Area for Conservation. Tyrella bathing water and sand dunes are within Tyrella and Minerstown Area of Special Scientific Interest.

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

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