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Pollan Bay

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Pollan Bay
Photo: Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · Original Geograph photograph · Report the wrong picture
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Visually checked exact named Pollan Bay beach photograph from west end
Visually checked exact named Pollan Bay beach photograph from west end · Photo: Kieran Evans · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original Geograph photograph
Visually checked exact named Pollan Bay beach photograph looking through its shore access
Visually checked exact named Pollan Bay beach photograph looking through its shore access · Photo: Kenneth Allen · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original Geograph photograph

Connected story: Glenevin Waterfall, the castle walk and Five Fingers Strand.

What is recorded here

Pollan Bay is a surfing beach in County Donegal. Pollan Strand is a public surfing beach accessed from the southern car park beside the playground. The local visitor guide says swimming is limited to the southern end; there is no lifeguard. Check surf conditions and currents before entering the water.

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  • Maker not stated on source page, tr.pinterest.com
  • Golfing in Ireland; photographer not stated, Source publisher
  • Maker not stated on source page, golfparexcellence.com
  • Kenneth Allen, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Kenneth Allen, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, uk.pinterest.com
  • Maker not stated on source page, ru.pinterest.com
  • Dr Neil Clifton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
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