Ballycotton
Ireland · MunsterIE
Coastal village in County Cork, Ireland
Ballycotton is a coastal village in County Cork, Ireland, situated about 25 miles (40 km) east of Cork city. It is a fishing village that sits on a rocky ledge overlooking Ballycotton Bay and has a sandy beach that stretches for about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east to Knockadoon Head. The current village is actually a re-settlement of an older village which is now entirely underwater. Ballycotton experiences severe coastal erosion with metres of land crumbling into the sea every few years. It is a site of international research interest on coastal erosion.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 412
- Coordinates
- 51.833, -8.016
- Timezone
- Europe/Dublin
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Ballycotton
Ballycotton is the kind of small settlement you find in Munster, Ireland. Records put its population near 412. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on water sports and nature. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Ballycotton
Water Sports in Ballycotton
(2)For water sports, expect Kiteboarding and Kitesurfing. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Ballycotton's own activity tags.
Nature in Ballycotton
(1)The nature shortlist for Ballycotton: Walkways. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Ballycotton. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Ballycotton
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Munster plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Dublin on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Ballycotton that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ballycotton known for?
- Travellers associate Ballycotton with water sports and nature. It sits in Munster, Ireland and counts about 412 residents.
- What can you do in Ballycotton?
- Ballycotton is tagged with Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Walkways, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Ballycotton?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Ballycotton located?
- Ballycotton belongs to Munster, Ireland, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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