{"id":3024,"date":"2021-07-05T11:40:35","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/?p=3024"},"modified":"2021-07-05T11:40:35","modified_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:40:35","slug":"five-bike-friendly-swim-spots-in-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2021\/07\/05\/five-bike-friendly-swim-spots-in-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"Five bike-friendly swim spots in Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A cycle and a swim go together like coffee and cake; one on its own is good, but together you\u2019re talking about a whole different level! Not all swim spots were created equally however \u2013 and there\u2019s nothing worse than arriving at the shore, ready to take a dip, and realising there\u2019s nowhere to safely lock up your bike.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, it\u2019s a common issue \u2013 and one that\u2019s caught the attention of campaigners up and down the land. All is not lost, though; look around and you\u2019ll find a selection of strands and swimming spots dotted along our coast that are simply marvellous for a bit of outdoor multi-tasking. So, if you fancy both a pedal and a paddle, then read on; we\u2019ve got a handful of the country\u2019s best spots to lock up your bike and get bathing!<\/p>\n<p><strong>CURRACLOE, CO. WEXFORD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sunny south-east has long been an outstanding option for outdoor activities, and the one-two punch packed by The Raven Nature Reserve and this white-sanded strand will take some beating! The forest trails are ideal for a leisurely tour, and once you\u2019re done you can lock your bike on the toaster racks and hit the beach. Film fans might be aware that <em>Saving Private Ryan<\/em> was filmed on this very spot \u2013 and while full-scale re-enactments might not go down too well, you\u2019ll have ample opportunity to make your own memories!<\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAMORE, CO WATERFORD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As if the much-heralded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2021\/04\/27\/top-five-irish-gourmet-trails\/\">Waterford Greenway<\/a> wasn\u2019t enough for the D\u00e9ise, they\u2019ve also got one of the best spots for an aqua-bike effort. The clue, to be fair, is in the name \u2013 Tr\u00e1 M\u00f3r literally means Big Strand \u2013 so it should hardly come as a surprise that the beautiful beach stretches the best part of three miles. It\u2019s also regarded as a standout option as far as facilities are concerned (which obviously includes bike parking!), and the sumptuous seafood served up around the town is more than enough motivation to work up an appetite!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SALTHILL, CO. GALWAY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While the pedants will point out that we\u2019re actually talking about several beaches \u2013 separated by rocky outcrops along the way \u2013 the stretch of coastline below the famous promenade is the stuff of summer legend. The avoidance of traffic jams alone makes the bike an appealing option here, and while pedalling the prom itself isn\u2019t an option, the abundance of gorgeous routes in the surrounding area make it a riders\u2019 paradise&#8230;complete with the ultimate cool-down spot to finish!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SEAPOINT, CO. DUBLIN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The hardiest souls of South Dublin will tell you this is a year-round destination \u2013 and while you\u2019ll need nerves of steel to brave the waters come winter, it\u2019s an awesome spot to escape the city on a summer\u2019s evening. Spots to lock up your ride are plentiful, and the proximity to the centre of town means you\u2019ll rarely be short of company! Oh, and the local experts will tell you to keep an eye on the tidal charts, as low tide will leave you with a bit of a walk before you\u2019ll get wet!<\/p>\n<p><strong>ROSSES POINT, CO. SLIGO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A compelling argument for that old nugget of good things coming in small packages, the smallest beach in this village (known locally as First Beach) is also its most popular \u2013 and for good reason. Sheltered and safe, it\u2019s the perfect place for those still finding their sea swimming legs. Cyclists are catered for in more ways than parking too, with cycle lanes bringing you to and from Sligo Town \u2013 so if you find yourself in the north-east, there\u2019s no excuse for not embracing the great outdoors<\/p>\n<p>Heading with a group? Check out our top tips on how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2019\/04\/10\/safety-in-numbers\/\">to stay safe when cycling in numbers<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A cycle and a swim go together like coffee and cake; one on its own is good, but together you\u2019re [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":96,"featured_media":3025,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"global-categories":[73],"class_list":["post-3024","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cycling-in-ireland","global-categories-cycling"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.3 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Five bike-friendly swim spots in Ireland - \u0160koda We Love Cycling - Ireland<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2021\/07\/05\/five-bike-friendly-swim-spots-in-ireland\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Five bike-friendly swim spots in Ireland\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A cycle and a swim go together like coffee and cake; 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