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Rocky coastline by Dursey Sound in County Cork, Ireland - geograph.org.uk - 7723241📷 Roger D Kidd, CC BY-SA 2.0

Dursey Sound

Ballaghboy, Ireland

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The tip of the Beara peninsula, where Ireland’s only cable car crosses a narrow sound to Dursey Island. It has had long closures for repairs, so check before you rely on it.

Nearest town
Ballaghboy, Ireland
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
51.6090, -10.1540

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Ireland: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Barrier-free toll on the M50 around Dublin. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Allihies CampingCampsite
    7 km from Dursey Sound
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesDogs allowed
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Eyeries Motorhome ParkCampsite
    17 km from Dursey Sound
    Caravans
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Ocean BellowMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Dursey Sound
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Wavecrest Caravan & Camping ParkMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Dursey Sound
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Berehaven Golf Club CampingCampsite
    21 km from Dursey Sound · 10 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wild Atlantic GlampingCampsite
    23 km from Dursey Sound
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Ireland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Dursey Sound?

Dursey Sound is in Ballaghboy, Ireland, at GPS 51.6090, -10.1540. It is about 8 km from Allihies.

Can you camp near Dursey Sound?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Allihies Camping, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Dursey Sound?

Dursey Sound is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Ring of Beara and the Healy Pass.

What is there to see near Dursey Sound?

Places worth a stop nearby: Healy Pass (29 km), Mizen Head Signal Station (29 km), Skellig Ring (34 km) and Baltimore Beacon (55 km).

When is the best time to visit Dursey Sound?

The most pleasant months are usually June. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and July–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)