Burrow Beach, Sandy beach in Sutton, County Dublin, Ireland.
Burrow Beach is a sandy beach in Sutton stretching about 1.2 kilometers with extensive dunes along the northern side. At low tide, views open toward Lambay Island and across the surrounding coastal landscape.
The beach is part of a natural landform connecting the mainland to Howth Head, created through geological processes over thousands of years. This formation developed from natural sediment buildup along this Irish coast.
Locals know Burrow Beach as the Hole in the Wall, a nickname used alongside its official name. The beach sits on the north side of the Sutton tombolo, the sand strip linking Howth Head to the mainland, and neighbours Claremont Beach by Howth village.
The main entrance is on the Burrow road, and Sutton DART station is a walkable distance away. Dublin Bus routes H3 and 6 stop at Sutton Cross, and route 102 terminates at the DART station. A lifeguard serves the beach during the summer months.
Burrow Beach sits on the north side of the Sutton tombolo, the sandbar linking Howth Head to the mainland. The beach runs about 1.2 km and holds a large area of sand dunes. Across the water at the mouth of Baldoyle Bay lies Portmarnock Strand.
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