Blue Pool

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Blue Pool, Glengarriff

July 2009

Glengarriff is a popular holiday destination on the Beara Peninsula. While the Peninsula is beautiful it is not full of sandy, attractive beaches so this is one of the better swimming locations in the area

Blue Pool nature park is in the middle of the town and is the access point for the ten minute ferry to nearby Garinish Island. On the way across you are likely to see the seals sunning themselves on the rocks. The island is well worth a visit to see its Italian style gardens.

The nature park contains wooded walks and a viewing point for the many seals who habitate in this area. The park is family friendly, with a play area and toilets.

The swimming spot has stone steps which lead you into the water. It seems to be one of the few access points around. The water is deep and fresh and if you’re lucky a seal might join you as you swim.

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Glengarriff is on the N 71 between Bantry and Kenmare. The nature park is easily found as its in the middle of the town.

Ordnance Survey Discovery Series Map No. 85

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Tide times for nearby Dunbeacon Harbour

September 4th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
04:11	low	0.78m
10:17	high	2.82m
16:48	low	0.84m
22:52	high	2.7m

September 5th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
05:19	low	0.92m
11:29	high	2.63m
17:59	low	0.98m

September 6th, 2026

Time	Type	Height
00:07	high	2.5m
06:35	low	1.01m
12:48	high	2.51m
19:22	low	1m

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