Location
Ireland
Status
Unofficial / Tolerated
Suitable for
Families and adults
Terrain
Sand
Best season
June to September
About Magheramore Beach
Magheramore is a sheltered, cove-like beach on the County Wicklow coast a few kilometres south of Wicklow town, reached down a lane of about 500 m from the main road. The Irish Naturist Association lists it as a naturist location. The beach is fine golden sand without pebbles and shelves gently, so the shallow water warms up more than on more exposed beaches and is safe for swimmers of all levels. Its seclusion is the attraction, though on holiday weekends it can get crowded with clothed visitors and may not suit naturists then. For more privacy the INA points to Magherabeg, a smaller and quieter beach to the south reached by a path across the fields. Magheramore made headlines in June 2018 when 2,505 women skinny-dipped here for breast cancer awareness, setting a Guinness World Record for the most nude swimmers at one event. There are no facilities at the beach.
Getting there
Magheramore is off the main road south of Wicklow town; turn down the lane of about 500 m toward the sea and park considerately where permitted. For Magherabeg, go down the same lane and, just before Magheramore, take the path on the right (south) across the fields, about 20 minutes on foot. There is no public transport to the beach; Wicklow town has rail and bus links. Not suitable for wheelchairs.
Amenities
Legal context
Not designated; there are no official naturist beaches in Ireland. The INA lists Magheramore as a naturist location. Since 2017, public nudity in Ireland is an offence only where there is intent to cause fear, distress or alarm or where it involves sexual activity.
Naturism at Magheramore Beach sits under Ireland's rules for de facto tolerance — usually left alone if you keep it non-sexual and low-drama.
Full country law: Ireland public nudity guide.
Naturist status confirmed against an official source on 24 October 2026.
Location
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Approx. 52.9306, -6.0231
Visitor tips
- 1 Informal / tolerated site — be discreet and leave no drama.
- 2 Towel, water, sunscreen. Sit on your own towel.
- 3 No photos without clear consent.
- 4 Check access, tides, and parking before you go.
- 5 House rules and local custom can be stricter than the law.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Magheramore a nude beach?
It is listed by the Irish Naturist Association as a naturist location, but it is not officially designated and is busy with clothed visitors on holiday weekends.
Is the water good for swimming?
Yes. The sand shelves gently and the shallow water is relatively warm and safe for most swimmers.
Is there a quieter alternative?
Magherabeg, about 20 minutes south across the fields, is less crowded.
What was the world record?
In June 2018, 2,505 women swam nude at Magheramore for breast cancer awareness, a Guinness World Record.
Sources
Important
Beach status changes. Verify current conditions before you go. This is guidance, not legal advice.
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