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About
West Strand Beach, also known as West Bay or Mill Strand is a popular resort beach in the heart of this busy seaside resort. The beach frequently attains the Blue Flag Award, most recently in 2025. West Strand Beach is bounded at its northern end by the busy habour and flanked along its eastern boundary by a well-used pedestrian/cycle promenade. Easy access to and from the town centre and all associated amenities/services.
Please refer to all safety signage at West Strand Beach and heed advice given by lifeguards during the season.
Facilities:
Car Parking (Fee applicable 1st April - 30th September, 50p per hour), Car Parking Restrictions apply during The Open Golf tournament.
Dogs Allowed (restrictions apply 1st June - 15th September)
Lifeguard Service (July & August, daily 10am - 6pm)
Toilets
Cycle parking
Coffee shops, restaurants, shops and amusements nearby
The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility: disabled toilets and disabled parking. Concrete pedestrian access ramp onto West Strand Beach at northern end.
West Strand Beach is protected through ASSI designation due to buried peat deposits and ancient sands beneath the beach. Embedded within the peats are the fossilised remains of ancient trees including alder and birch that once populated the area some 9,000 - 7,000 years ago. Keep an eye out for the resident pod of harbour porpoises just off the shore.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Toilets for disabled visitors - situated on Kerr Street (https://causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/see-do/public-toilets)
Catering
- Picnic Area
Children & Infants
- Baby changing facilities
Establishment Features
- Toilets
- Wifi
Parking & Transport
- On site parking - seasonal charges apply
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Seasonal charges apply
Provider Preferences
- Dogs accepted by arrangement