Cave Entrance at Maghera
In my very first visit to Maghera, I wasn’t able to actually see it because the tide was already high and I probably wouldn’t have been able to see much. One of the places of interest in Maghera is the beach and its caves. It seems that the caves are mostly accessible only when the tide is low. The one nearest the car park is probably accessible when the tide is high but the rest aren’t. This time I made sure to come here when the tide is out so I would get to see these caves. I wasn’t prepared for the sheer vastness of the beach. It seems that a lot of sand has built up in the area over the centuries and it makes for a different landscape from what I know of beaches.
Inside a Cave at Maghera
The beach here at Maghera is actually actually an estuary which empties out to the Atlantic. Looking out to the sea, the caves are to the left. There are no signs here but the caves are easy enough to find. There are a few here so it is fun to try to look for them. Keep in mind that caves further out may be cut off from by the tide so it is better to keep this in mind. Having said that, the water won’t get that deep for adults just be prepared to get wet. However, this might be more problematic smaller children.
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