The Silver Strand, Protected beach in Glencolumbkille, Ireland.
The Silver Strand beach features white sand stretching along a horseshoe-shaped cove surrounded by steep cliffs at Malin Beg in County Donegal.
The coastal location served as a filming site for the 1992 movie 'The Railway Station Man' with Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland.
Local residents maintain traditional Irish music gatherings and community events near the beach throughout the year in Glencolumbkille.
Visitors need to descend 174 concrete steps from the parking area to reach the beach, which requires physical fitness for the return climb.
The beach waters attract scuba divers who explore the clear depths while Rathlin O'Birne Island stands visible from the western side.
Location: Glencolumbkille
GPS coordinates: 54.66430,-8.77528
Latest update: August 11, 2025 13:33
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