Ballywalter Beach

Ballywalter beach is located on the Irish Sea coast of the Ards Peninsula in North Down. The beach is approximately 0.85 km in length and is comprised mainly of sand with a rocky shoreline at the northern end. The beach is backed by a seawall and promenade area. Leisure facilities include a car park, public toilets, children’s play area, tennis courts and bowling club. The village of Ballywalter has an approximate population of 1,500 and is situated at the northern end of the beach. Further inland, at the southern part of the bathing area is Ballywalter Park, a stately home on the outskirts of Ballywalter. There are caravan parks both to the north and south of the village which are popular with holiday makers during the summer months. The northern end of the beach is partially protected by Ballywalter harbour; a jetty which extends some 200m out to sea.

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

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