You will find a quiet solace on Silver Strand, or Trá Bán as it is known locally. The larger cliffs of Slieve League, ten minutes north, draw all the tour coaches and most visitors, leaving this sheltered cove for those who seek it. We recommend going on a weekday afternoon, when you are likely to have the entire shore to yourself.
The descent is gradual, but the climb back up offers a true test, met by the Atlantic wind at the summit. The water in the bay is calm and swim-friendly between June and September, but carry a windproof layer.