Bettystown: Sand Beach, Coastal Route and Golf

Coast and Beach

Bettystown is defined by Bettystown Beach: the sandy beach is 5 km long and stretches north from the River Boyne, on the border between County Meath and County Louth, to the River Nanny near Laytown in the south. The beach has both Blue Flag and Green Coast awards. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Bettystown, you can start by asking yourself whether beach time should be the main focus of your stay.

There is also a route that extends beyond the coastal town: the Sli-na-Slainte Bettystown/East Meath route runs through Laytown, Bettystown and Mornington. This gives anyone who wants to include several places in their travel plans a clear point of reference. The route offers a different way to see the place names than a stay focused solely on Bettystown Beach.

History and a Day at the Beach

Bettystown Beach is associated with the discovery of the Tara Brooch. The precious piece of jewellery, dating from the 8th century, is now kept at the National Museum of Ireland. In this way, the name of the beach is linked to a historical find and a well-known artefact from Irish cultural history. For travellers interested in historical discoveries as well as time on the coast, this connection is another reason to consider Bettystown.

For vehicles, Seaview Terrace is the main access point to Bettystown Beach. Parking is available in the Meath County Council car park beside the Education Campus; from there, Brookside Lane is a short walk from the beach. Lifeguards are provided at Bettystown Beach during the summer bathing season: generally on weekends in June and during the usual daytime hours in July and August. Two beach wheelchairs are available to make it easier for people with physical disabilities or limited mobility to access the beach. The time of year therefore matters when planning for supervised swimming times.

Golf as Another Travel Option

Visitors are expressly welcome at Laytown and Bettystown Links Golf Club. Golf clubs, buggies and caddies can be hired there. The course at Laytown and Bettystown Golf Club was first played in the 1880s. As a traditional links course, it has undulating fairways, revetted bunkers and fast greens. These features give golf enthusiasts a clear picture of the course: its terrain, bunkers and greens define the layout described.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can assess Bettystown according to what matters most to you: the long sandy beach, golf or the history associated with the Tara Brooch. This lets you choose your holiday destination based on your interests without allowing any one activity to define the entire trip.

Discover More Places

More destinations: Collon, Dundalk, Lower Jenkinstown, Tallanstown, Dunleer, Termonfeckin, Carlingford and Drogheda.

For the overview of the wider area: County Louth.