Gormanston Beach, Co. Meath

Paid a visit to Gormanston Beach today in the van (Knaus 6-berth, 3500kgs). I had done a recce a few weeks back to see how hard packed the sand was and figured it should be ok. The sand took the van no problem and I figure it could be a good spot for wild camping. There's two entrances to the beach that I used and both are very narrow but I got down no problem - I entered by the south entrance and left using the north one - maybe only 400m apart.

Highly recommended spot that I'll return to even for another day out to the beach with the kids. Shallow beach and the kids had a ball - walk a good distance out into the sea before it becomes waist high. Could even be used as an overnighter before the ferry as it's only 30-40 minutes down the M1, through the Port Tunnel into Dublin Port.

In the photo's below you can see where the tide comes up to (darker sand on the right).

Nearest town is Balbriggan, less than a 10 minute drive.
3 minute drive/20 minute walk to a pub I passed.
6 minute drive to an Applegreen service station.

South entrance
https://goo.gl/maps/jusm5T9FANPAEsUN8

North entrance
https://goo.gl/maps/EBuRABq3orszJEvj7

Looks like a good spot, but we would be the ones to get stuck on the sand. Much prefer the cliffs behind you.

Whatever about been on sand If the tide comes in they will be at sea and that could be different story. Good question Jack

"Brave" dude rocking along by the water's edge...

Maybe he always wanted a boat (or a submarine)!

Perhaps the salt on the roads right through the winter months

Dreadful. Like most of the shores on the east coast. If you know any good spots be sure to share. Although there were a lot of flats and im told a sea bass caught from near the bridge where the estuary feeds in to the sea.

Is that the first entry for the next photo competition ?

Any pubs or shops nearby?

Errr..... When are the Spring tides?

A good Tide Table chart. CLICKY HERE