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Downings Beach
Downings Beach is a large bay with rocky shingle and sandy beach backed by some dunes.
The beach is popular for swimming, kayaking, boating, windsurfing, sailing, bodyboarding and surfing.
Facilities include car parking, toilets, seasonal lifeguards and more facilities in the village of Downings.
Downings Beach is a Blue Flag Beach.
Dog Friendly Beach?
We have no current information on dog restrictions for Downings Beach.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 20 beaches in Donegal, or check our list of Donegal Dog Friendly Beaches.
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Downings Beach, Downings, Downings, Donegal , Ireland
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