Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Sandy Bay
In or near Glenavy.
Sandy Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.

Robert Ashby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sandy Bay is a named natural feature in northern ireland, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Sandy Bay is a natural landmark located in Northern Ireland, postcode BT28. This area is known for its sandy beach and scenic coastal views. It serves as a recreational space for walking, picnicking, and enjoying the natural landscape. The site is accessible to visitors looking to experience the local environment.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5781, -6.2746
- District
- Lisburn and Castlereagh
- Postcode
- BT28 2LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Antrim
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638529 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT28 2LQ).
- What is Sandy Bay?
- Sandy Bay — a natural feature in northern ireland.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode BT28 2LQ.
- How do I get to Sandy Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BT28 2LQ. It sits within the South Antrim parliamentary constituency.