Season: autumn
The sandy beach at Cranfield Bay sits in front of a holiday park and is part of the Carlingford Lough Area of Special Scientific Interest. Mudflats and coastal saltmarsh are exposed at low tide beyond the beach, attracting varied bird species and other wildlife. Water sports are popular here and there is a grassy picnic area behind the beach. Lifeguard cover is provided between June and September and this is a safe swimming beach, with clean bathing water. Parking is free and there is a handy cafe.
High tide on a misty autumn morning by the beach at Cranfield Bay.
The arc of the beach at high tide.
