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Beach Overview
A beautiful and sheltered harbour with a small shingle beach. The formation of the headland means that this cove and the harbour it is used for, is protected from the fierce winds and is therefore ideal for kayaking, sailing and diving. The magnificent headland forms a dynamic horseshoe around thebay and creates a beautifully calm lagoon feel.
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Boats can be seen bobbing about in the harbour, which only adds to its visual charm. All boats are charged for mooring in the bay and the money is then invested in the village’s facilities.
There is a small car park for around six cars, which can fill up quickly. The roads leading into the village can become congested too as people park along the roads - particularly during the holidays.
The famous Neolithic burial chamber, ‘Carreg Sampson,’ is not far from this village. It lies inland to the west of the beach. A claim to fame for the village comes in the form of Alfred Johnson. Alfred landed at Abercastle on Saturday, August 12th, 1876 after sailing from America. He became the first person to make the Atlantic crossing singled handed. It took him 66 days and a plaque, made from Welsh slate, is on display in the quay.
There are toilets in the village but no other facilities. The toilets are open 24hr between April –October and over the Christmas holidays. They are closed between November and the start of the February half term – excepting the Christmas period. The village of Trefin, which is a mile away from Abercastle, boasts a pub and a cafe.
Dogs are allowed.
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