Ballymastocker Strand
Ballymastocker Strand sits along the Wild Atlantic Way at 378 ft, facing 300° across a slope that drops 357 ft within 600 m. Portsalon Beach lies northwest at 1.1 mi and 42 ft elevation, with Cnoc na Boirne further northwest at 4.1 mi rising to 672 ft. Pollet Great Arch is visible to the north at 5.2 mi, while Teach John Mici Bán lies west at 7.5 mi and Cnoc na Sleá sits west-northwest at 9.0 mi, reaching 462 ft. The facing direction points toward the sunset, 30° off square, so evening light crosses the view; sunset times range from 16:03 at the December solstice to 22:15 at the June solstice, with equinox sunsets near 18:43 and 19:32. This lookout follows Glencolumbkille Viewpoint and precedes Manorcunningham view on the route.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Portsalon Beach42 ftnorthwest · 1.1 mi
- Cnoc na Boirne672 ftnorthwest · 4.1 mi
- Pollet Great Arch98 ftnorth · 5.2 mi
- Teach John Mici Bán58 ftwest · 7.5 mi
- Cnoc na Sleá462 ftwest-northwest · 9.0 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:34 | 18:43 | 17:55 |
| June solstice | 04:50 | 22:15 | 21:13 |
| September equinox | 07:16 | 19:32 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 08:55 | 16:03 | 14:48 |
Local time (Europe/Dublin). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
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How high is Ballymastocker Strand?
Ballymastocker Strand sits at about 378 feet (115 m).
What can you see from Ballymastocker Strand?
From Ballymastocker Strand: Portsalon Beach (NW, 1.1 mi); Cnoc na Boirne (NW, 4.1 mi); Pollet Great Arch (N, 5.2 mi); Teach John Mici Bán (W, 7.5 mi).
Is Ballymastocker Strand better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Ballymastocker Strand toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Ballymastocker Strand?
Manorcunningham view is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Ballymastocker Strand.
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