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Forty Foot

Sandycove

Take the plunge at the Forty Foot, where Dubliners have been sea swimming year-round since the 1800s. The bracing water and rocky cove draw a lively crowd of locals and adventurous visitors who share towels, tips, and that post-dip endorphin rush.

Historic Victorian harbor
Year-round wild swimming
Invigorating cold water dip
Scenic coastal walks

Tips

🌊"cold, invigorating water that really lives up to the hype"
🏊"Highly recommend this place for wild swimmers"
🧖no changing room—towel swap technique required

Forty Foot

Sandycove, Dublin, Ireland