After our windy walk at Dunmoran Beach, our next stop was only a few minutes away: Pollnadivva Pier. In this post we share what the drive down was like in our Ford Tourneo Custom, what to expect from Pollnadivva Pier parking, what there is to see, and whether the detour is worth it.

Is the Road to Pollnadivva Pier Suitable for a Van?

Honestly, only just. The access road is very narrow, and the hedges on both sides have grown far into it. Bramble branches were hanging right across the road, so there was no way to avoid them. They scratched along both sides of our Ford Tourneo, and there was nothing we could do about it.

There is only one way in and out, so you have to drive back through the same hedges. With a small van it works if you accept the scratches. With a larger motorhome we would not try it.

Pollnadivva Pier Parking

There is not really a car park. Once we got through, we found no marked parking spaces at all. There is room for two or three cars at the side of the road, up at the top. Parking down at the pier itself is not allowed. Parking is free.

Campercontact lists the spot as a free place for up to two vehicles for a maximum of 24 hours. The only review there matches our experience: single track access, rough ground and space only for a very small van. We did not stay overnight and would not plan a night here.

Best Time to Visit

We cannot give you a best season from our short visit. What we can say: the hedges were heavily overgrown when we were there in summer, so the road may be easier when they have been cut back. Choose a dry, calm day, because the pier is exposed and slippery when wet.

Our Honest Takeaway

If you do not want to risk scratches on your vehicle, you can safely leave Pollnadivva Pier out. The access road was the main thing we remember, and not in a good way. Dunmoran Beach, a few minutes away, is the better stop with a van.

Our Pollnadivva Pier stop on video

Pollnadivva Pier: 🎥 Squeeze down the narrow lane to the tiny pier with us – watch from 02:32.

Or watch the full video of our fourth day in Ireland, from the Sligo coast to Erris Head.

Pollnadivva Pier FAQ

Where is Pollnadivva Pier?

It is on the coast of West Sligo in the Templeboy area, between Skreen and Easky, a few minutes west of Dunmoran Beach.

Is there parking at Pollnadivva Pier?

There are no marked spaces. Two or three cars fit at the roadside above the pier. Parking down at the pier is not allowed. It is free.

Can you drive to Pollnadivva Pier with a campervan or motorhome?

With a small van, yes, but the single track road is narrow and overgrown, and the hedges scratched both sides of our Ford Tourneo. We would not drive a larger motorhome down there.

Can you stay overnight at Pollnadivva Pier?

We did not. Campercontact lists it as a free spot for up to two vehicles and 24 hours, but there are no facilities and very little space, so we would not plan a night here.

How long do you need at Pollnadivva Pier?

About ten minutes. That is enough for a look around and a few photos.

Is Pollnadivva Pier safe for children?

Be careful. The pier is not really secured and can be slippery, so keep children close.

Where We Went Next

From the pier we carried on west along the coast to Easkey, where a 13th-century tower stands right beside the sea, with a far easier car park: Roslee Castle, also known as Easkey Castle.

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Planning your own Sligo road trip? Check our Gleniff Horseshoe drive, our northwest Ireland road trip from Roscommon to Sligo, our Aasleagh Falls stop, our Roslee Castle post and our Ireland facts before you go.