Balscadden

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Balscadden sits on County Dublin's coast between Skerries and Balbriggan, about 45 minutes from Dublin Airport via the M1 and R132. It's handy for reaching Dublin city centre or exploring the Boyne Valley's ancient sites to the north. The area makes a good base for families visiting Tayto Park inland, while golfers have Roganstown and Balbriggan courses nearby. The coastline here shows off raised beaches, fascinating geological formations from post-glacial land uplift that you can spot easily on shoreline walks.