Tramore dunes are located on a long spit reaching across the bay between Brownstown Head to the east side and the Metalman to the west. They are some of the tallest fixed dunes in Ireland and are backed by saltmarsh to the north. We plan on walking the dunes in the hope of seeing some rarities including Vicia lathyroides (Spring Vetch), Viola canina (Heath Dog-violet) and Vulpia fasciculata (Dune Fescue). Other species we are likely to see include Ononis repens (Common Restharrow), Cakile maritima (Sea Rocket), Anacamptis pyramidalis (Pyramidal Orchid) and Salsola kali (Saltwort).

This may be a long walk as the dunes are 3 km long from the parking spot to the tip of the spit. Please bring sturdy boots, a packed lunch, water, suitable clothing (hat, waterproofs etc.) and a hand lens.

Meet at 10:30am at car park at Tramore Beach, on the spit (S5949601021).