Forty Foot
The Forty Foot
The Forty Foot is a historic bathing pool located on a promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay, a short walk from the James Joyce Tower, popular with both men and women for year-round swimming.

πŸ“œ A historic bathing pool on a promontory on the southern tip of Dublin Bay.
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Popular year-round swimming spot for both men and women.

Why Go

🌊 Experience a historic bathing pool with concrete wind shelters.
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Enjoy a short, scenic walk from the James Joyce Tower.
πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Join "hardy Dubliners" for a swim in the Irish Sea all year round.
πŸ“Έ Admire the impressive rock outcrop reaching into the bay.

πŸŠβ€β™€οΈ Swimming

Historically, this spot was exclusively for male swimmers, but it is now enjoyed by both men and women.
Concrete steps provide direct access into the crashing waves of the Irish Sea.
It's a popular destination for year-round swimming.

πŸ“ Location

The Forty Foot is located at The Battery, Sandycove Point, DΓΊn Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

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bathing spotswimminghistoricoutdoorcoastaldublin