One of our favourite beaches is Ballywalter Beach. Every time we’ve visited, it has never been busy, which is quite impressive considering how many times we’ve been there. It’s one of those places we always find ourselves coming back to.

The beach has a lovely wide stretch of sand, making it perfect for building sandcastles, drawing pictures in the sand, or simply running around on which is always really enjoyed by us and our dogs. One of our favourite games is taking turns to draw something for the other person to copy. We also love playing the game where one person draws the head, the next draws the body, then the legs, arms and accessories etc. It always ends with some hilarious creations and lots of laughs.

If you enjoy paddling or playing in the sea, Ballywalter is also fabulous for this. The water stays shallow for quite a while so it doesn’t become deep too quickly like some beaches can. There’s also a bridge linking one part of the beach to another, which is always a favourite with us.

Another thing we love is that everything you need is close by. There are public toilets and a play park with a swing, slides and a few other bits just off the beach and it also has a bench for picnics etc too, making the day that little bit easier. If you fancy something different, there’s even a tennis court.

Whether you’re looking for a peaceful beach to relax on or somewhere new to explore, Ballywalter Beach is one we would happily recommend.

We hope you enjoy your visit if you do end up going for an explore!

Lou. x