Portarthur beach consists of a long sandy beach; confined by a rocky outcrop east of Inishmeane Island to the North and a small estuary to the south. The beach faces west onto the Atlantic Ocean and get a relatively strong wash of water onto the beach but is protected to an extent by the network of small islands in the area.

Set on the shores of Sheephaven Bay, the beautifully restored Doe Castle is a striking 15th-century stronghold steeped in Gaelic history and surrounded by spectacular coastal scenery.

Ballyhiernan beach consists of a long sandy beach; confined by Rinboy Point to the West and Rinmore Point to the East. There are three bays at Ballyhiernan Beach; Carrickachurdin Bay, Kinlackagh Bay and Trabane Bay. The beach is North facing into the Atlantic Ocean and get a strong wash of water past the headland and rough seas coming onto the beach.