Cushendall Beach

A shingle-and-sand beach at 'the foot of the River Dall' (the origin of the town's name) where the River Dall meets the sea, DAERA 'Excellent' rated, with a large free car park at the northern end.

Beach & safety

Water quality: Excellent

Hazards: No RNLI lifeguard cover found; no specific hazard advisory located. The River Dall enters the sea at the southern end, which can alter currents locally after heavy rain — a general caution rather than a documented specific hazard.

Amenities: toilets · car-park · playground

Dogs

Official source: View the rule at source →

Family

Toilets, parking and a children's play area at the northern end near the golf club, with river and cliff walks nearby for older kids/adults.

Fishing

Mixed sand, shingle and rock can support bass, pollack, wrasse and mackerel, with flatfish and dogfish over cleaner ground.

Species reported: Bass, Pollack, Ballan wrasse, Mackerel, Flounder, Lesser-spotted dogfish

Access & parking

Large free car park at the northern end of the beach.