UK025 Ardglass - Survey Beach 1km 16 Jul 2024
16 July 2024
Survey Data
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Summary information
| Additional comments and observations about this beach | - |
| Tourism | - |
| Cleaned | - |
| Litter collection | - |
| Beach factsheet | - |
Beach geography
| Beach width at mean low spring tide | 248 |
| Beach width at mean high spring tide | 11 |
| Total length of beach | 1075 |
| Back of beach | - |
| Prevailing currents off the beach | - |
| Prevailing winds | E, S |
| Direction the beach is facing when looking from the beach to the sea | E, S |
Beach coordinates
| Date position measured | - |
Beach features
| Type of beach material (%coverage) | 30% pebbles, 60% sand/ shingle, 10% Rock |
| Beach topography | - |
| Any objects in the sea that influence the currents | A harbour, rocky outcrops, narrow channel |
Beach usage & access
| Usage 1 | Coastal walking |
| Usage 1 when | Seasonal |
| Usage 2 | Rockpools |
| Usage 2 when | Whole year round |
| Usage 3 | Wildlife watching |
| Usage 3 when | Whole year round |
| Access to the beach | Boats, Pedestrian |
Nearest town
| Distance to the nearest town | - |
| Nearest town | Ardglass |
| Position of the town in relation to survey area | Beach lies within the town/ village |
| Residential population of this town | 1635 |
| Residential & tourist population in winter | - |
| Residential & tourist population in spring | - |
| Residential & tourist population in autumn | - |
| Residential & tourist population in summer | - |
| Tourist population in winter | - |
| Tourist population in spring | - |
| Tourist population in summer | - |
| Tourist population in autumn | - |
Developments
| Development behind the beach | - |
| Development description | Fishing port and village |
Food/drink outlets
| Are there food and/or drink outlets on the beach | - |
| Distance from the survey area to the food and/or drink outlet | - |
| Present all year round | - |
| Months it is present | - |
| Position of food and/or drink outlet in relation to the survey area | W |
Nearest shipping lane
| Distance from the beach to the nearest shipping lane | 16 |
| Estimated traffic density | - |
| Type of shipping that uses this lane | - |
| Position of shipping lane in relation to survey area | S |
Nearest harbour
| Distance from the beach to the nearest harbour | - |
| Harbour name | Ardglass Harbour |
| Position of the harbour in relation to the survey area | E, S |
| Type of harbour | Fishing Harbour |
| Size of harbour | 32 |
Nearest river mouth
| Distance from the beach to the nearest river mouth | - |
| Name of the river | - |
| Position of river mouth in relation to survey area | N |
Waste water discharge
| Discharge(s) of waste water nearby | - |
| Distance from the beach to the discharge points | - |
| Position of discharge points in relation to survey area | - |
Beach cleaning
| Beach cleaning all year round | Other |
| Beach cleaning seasonal | Other |
| Seasonal cleaning months | - |
| Cleaning method | Manually |
| Responsible for cleaning | There is no official beach cleaning at the site. Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful and local community groups carry out clean ups within 2 weeks after marine litter surveys have been carried out on a quarterly basis. |
Other information
| Old beach ID | - |
Plastic & Polystyrene
| Buoys | - |
| Fish boxes | - |
| Gloves (industrial/professional gloves) | - |
| Packaging, plastic sheeting | 4 |
| Rope (diameter more than 1cm) | 6 |
| String & cord (diameter less than 1cm) | - |
| Jerry cans | - |
| Nets & pieces of nets (including fishing nets & fishing line | - |
| Oil drums | - |
| Strapping bands | 2 |
| Other large plastic/polystyrene items | 1 |
| Specify other items | 1 x hubcab |
Metal
| Oil drums | - |
| Other large metal items | 4 |
| Specify other items | 1 metal sign, 2 electrical cable, 1 wire fence |
Wood (machined)
| Crab/lobster pots | - |
| Crates | - |
| Pallets | - |
| Fish boxes | - |
| Other large wooden items | 2 |
| Specify other items | large plank x 2 |
Rubber
| Tyres & belts | 6 |
| Other large rubber items | 3 |
| Specify other items | Large unidentifiable rubber items x 3 |
Cloth
| Clothing and shoes | - |
| Other large cloth/textile items | 1 |
| Specify other items | Towel x 1 |
Old survey data
| Old survey ID | - |
| Rope/cord | - |
| Gloves | - |
| Rope | - |