Blackrock Baths Shore

Blackrock Baths Shore

Blackrock Baths Shore offers picturesque views across Dublin Bay to Howth and Sandymount strand and Dun Laoghaire. It is not a designated swimming area, and the old baths were decommissioned in the 1980’s. Blackrock shore and surrounds is named after the local geological rock formation found in the area.  Unfortunately, the main Black rock was removed to make way for the building of the railway line in Victorian times. 

Facilities and information for your visit

Transport: Blackrock DART Station is located next to the Blackrock Baths shore. The DART services all stations northward to Dublin city and south towards Bray and Greystones. Check train times at Irish rail website: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie. Limited carparking is available near this location.  Cycling stands are available nearby for those travelling by bicycle.

Water Quality: Water quality testing is done once a week during the Bathing Season and once a fortnight out of Bathing Season. Water quality information can be found at https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/bathing-water-quality#summary-of-current-bathing-water-quality

Beach Bye Laws: Beach Bye laws are in place to make the area safe and enjoyable for everyone. These include rules on litter, dogs, jet skis, noise and litter.  Our Beach Bye Laws can be found at the following link: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/parks-outdoors/beaches/beach-bye-laws

Animals and Dogs: Dogs and other animals are required to be under effectual control. 

Lifeguard: Blackrock Baths Shore is not a lifeguarded location as not a designated swimming location. Please visit the lifeguard page: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/lifeguards

Blue Flag: No

Public Conveniences: No 

Events and Activities: You will need to have a licence to hold an event at a beach or bathing area. Please download application forms for water based recreational activities and commercial events at the following link: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/beach-event-applications-and-permits. 

Permits and Licences: You need a permit to film or operate a personal watercraft /  jet ski near beaches. Please find additional information and download application forms at the following link: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/beach-event-applications-and-permits