Top 10 best wild sea swimming spots in Northern Ireland, ranked

10. Kilclief Beach, Co. Down – stunning views as far as the Isle of Man

9. Brompton Beach/Jenny Watts Cove, Co. Down – find your ‘shoal’ alongside a local swimming group

8. Gortin Glen Lakes, Co. Fermanagh – swim along an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

7. Oxford Island, Co. Armagh – Lough Neagh’s soothing waters marry with the island’s natural charm

6. Murlough Bay, Co. Antrim – an area with timeless beauty

5. Muckross Bay, Co. Fermanagh – a must for locals looking for a wild swimming spot in Co. Fermanagh