Season: autumn
This Blue Flag beach is run by The National Trust. Comprising two miles of soft sand, there are extensive sand dunes behind the beach, with Portstewart Golf Course set behind the eastern end. The dunes attract birdlife and wild flowers for nature lovers and there are acres of golden sand to explore on the beach itself. As a result, horse riding and surfing are popular too.
Friends walking on the beach, with Carol, Theresa, Joan and Kathleen.
Sunshine over The Strand Portstewart.
Season: autumn
Mill Strand, also known as West Strand, sits just to the west of Ramore Head in Portrush, in front of the railway station. This is a Blue Flag beach, regularly cleaned and with excellent bathing water quality. There’s an attractive harbour at the northern end and the town is most welcoming and geared up for visitors. A large car park is close by and there is a long promenade that runs behind the beach. In short, Mill Strand is attractive, characterful and convenient.
With Jill on the promenade at Mill Strand / West Strand.
A bright outlook from behind the beach.
Season: autumn
Essentially the western end of the long strand that runs to the east of Portrush, this sandy beach abuts the town and Ramore Head, backing onto the famous Championship Royal Portrush Golf Course. A long promenade behind the beach makes for an enjoyable stroll and Portrush is equipped to cater for most visitors’ interests. As well as views out to The Skerries and porpoises in the bay, horse riding on the beach and surfing are both popular here. There is a large car park and access is good, either by steps or via a ramp.
Ian starts the day at East Strand, Portrush in County Antrim.
Sunshine all the way at East Strand.
