Outdoor Swimming

 

Find the perfect lake, river, waterfall, outdoor pool or beach for your next swim.

From the tranquil surfaces of mountain lakes and meandering rivers to the dramatic coastal seascapes and hidden waterfalls, our island offers an incredible variety of natural swimming environments.

  • 🌊 Sea Swimming: Feel the power of the Wild Atlantic or the Irish Sea
  • 🏞️ Lake Swimming: Explore tranquil mountain waters
  • 🏊 River Swimming: Navigate historic waterways
  • πŸ’¦ Waterfall Pools: Discover hidden aquatic gems
  • 🏑 Outdoor Pools: Enjoy swimming in a safer environment
  • πŸ€Nudist Swims:Β Bare all, away from the public

Whether you’re seeking the wild embrace of the Atlantic, the calm reflections of an inland lake, the gentle flow of a river, or the adventurous challenge of a secluded waterfall pool, Ireland’s water bodies provide unique and memorable swimming experiences.

There’s a swimming experience for every adventurer.


Safety, respect for nature, and appreciation of Ireland’s stunning aquatic landscapes are at the heart of every swimming journey.

 

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Lough Sheelin

September 2010

In a county with no seashore, but any amount of lakes, Sheelin is one of Cavan’s attractive lakeside swimming spots.

This particular location is a small harbour type […]

Lough Derravaragh

Lough Derravaragh

September 2010

We don’t know of too many swimming spots in Westmeath, so Lough Derravaragh is a decent enough place to get a dip. […]

Lough Easkey

Lough Easkey is in a lovely location in the heart of the Ox mountains. […]

Newtown Guillamene

This is an absolute gem of a swimming place, or two places to be precise.
Newtown and Guillamene are side by side and this […]

Stradbally Cove

Stradbally is a lovely and most unusually shaped cove, which is great for swimming, sunbathing and playing.

Protected by cliffs on either side Stradbally is well sheltered and […]

The Long Point, Lough Rea

July 2010

The Long Point, Lough Rea, must be one of the nicest, and best maintained, lakeside swimming spots in the whole country.

The Long Point is located a few […]

Lough Accorymore

If you fancy a break from Achill’s beaches then Lough Accorymore is an attractive alternative. […]

Lough Owel

April 2010
We don’t know much about swimming in Westmeath, but Lough Owel is a good place for a swim and one we often use travelling to and from the […]

Lough Bray Upper

Lough Bray is a lovely lake, only about 30 minutes drive from Dublin yet set in a lovely, unspoilt location.

The lake is located just off the Military […]

Doolough Valley and Lake

Doolough Valley must be one of the most spectacular locations in Ireland.

Doolough is best approached from Louisburgh where, after a few miles, you come over a hill […]

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Lough Sheelin

September 2010

In a county with no seashore, but any amount of lakes, Sheelin is one of Cavan’s attractive lakeside swimming spots.

This particular location is a small harbour type […]

Lough Derravaragh

Lough Derravaragh

September 2010

We don’t know of too many swimming spots in Westmeath, so Lough Derravaragh is a decent enough place to get a dip. […]

Lough Easkey

Lough Easkey is in a lovely location in the heart of the Ox mountains. […]

Newtown Guillamene

This is an absolute gem of a swimming place, or two places to be precise.
Newtown and Guillamene are side by side and this […]

Stradbally Cove

Stradbally is a lovely and most unusually shaped cove, which is great for swimming, sunbathing and playing.

Protected by cliffs on either side Stradbally is well sheltered and […]

The Long Point, Lough Rea

July 2010

The Long Point, Lough Rea, must be one of the nicest, and best maintained, lakeside swimming spots in the whole country.

The Long Point is located a few […]

Lough Accorymore

If you fancy a break from Achill’s beaches then Lough Accorymore is an attractive alternative. […]

Lough Owel

April 2010
We don’t know much about swimming in Westmeath, but Lough Owel is a good place for a swim and one we often use travelling to and from the […]

Lough Bray Upper

Lough Bray is a lovely lake, only about 30 minutes drive from Dublin yet set in a lovely, unspoilt location.

The lake is located just off the Military […]

Doolough Valley and Lake

Doolough Valley must be one of the most spectacular locations in Ireland.

Doolough is best approached from Louisburgh where, after a few miles, you come over a hill […]

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