Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area

About this spot

<em>Belmullet Tidal Pool and Shore Road Bathing Area is situated to the north of Blacksod Bay only a short distance from Belmullet Town Centre in Co. Mayo. It is a rocky beach which extends approximately 900m along Shore Road promenade looking west across Blacksod Bay and features a tidal pool, which was constructed in the 1980's. The bathing area also lies within the Mullet/Blacksod Bay Complex Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and the Blacksod Bay/Broadhaven Bay Special Protection Area (SPA). This is a popular location with a wide range of water-based sports and activities taking place including swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing, jet skiing and water safety activities, lessons and training.</em>

Facilities & access

Lifeguard

YesYes

Parking

YesYes

Toilets

YesYes

Accessible entry

YesYes

Dogs

NoDogs only allowed before 12pm and after 6.30pm during the bathing season (1st June to 15th September). Otherwise allowed at all times.

Public transport

YesYes

Official water quality

This spot is monitored but not yet classified.

Belmullet Tidal Pool and Shore Road Bathing Area was newly identified in 2025 as a beach for monitoring, management and assessment under the requirements of the 2008 Bathing Water Quality Regulations. It was not possible to assign an annual water quality rating/classification in 2025 because the minimum number of required samples (at least 16) were not available to calculate the classification. Annual water quality assessment has not yet been undertaken.

Common questions

Can you swim at Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area right now?

Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area is currently marked "Good to go". No current pollution alerts — always assess conditions yourself. This reflects the latest data published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). Conditions change quickly — always assess the water yourself before entering.

What is the water quality like at Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area?

the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) classified Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area as not yet classified in 2025. Classifications are a rolling assessment of bacterial samples taken over four bathing seasons, measured against E. coli and intestinal enterococci limits set by the EU Bathing Water Directive.

Is there a swimming ban or warning at Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area?

There are no active bathing restrictions published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland) for Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area. That is not a guarantee of safety — assess conditions yourself.

Is there a lifeguard at Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area?

Yes — Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area has lifeguard cover. Hours: Yes. Cover is seasonal; check locally before relying on it.

What facilities are there at Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area?

Belmullet Tidal Pool & Shore Road Bathing Area has toilets, parking, accessible entry. Dogs are restricted. Facility information is published by the Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland).