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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland

Benbane Head

In or near Dunseverick.

Free admission

Benbane Head in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.

Fence and fields near Benbane Head - geograph.org.uk - 1256096

Ross — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Giant's Causeway · 2.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Benbane Head is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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From the Wikipedia article

Benbane Head, or Benbane (from Irish an Bhinn Bhán 'the white headland'), is the northernmost point of mainland Northern Ireland. It is in County Antrim, near the Giant's Causeway, which lies between Causeway Head and Benbane Head. The nearest settlements are Bushmills and Portballintrae.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.2470, -6.4850
Postcode
BT57 8SX
Parliamentary constituency
North Antrim
Nearest railway station
Giant's Causeway2.7 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Benbane Head

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benbane Head?
Benbane Head is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT57 8SX).
What is Benbane Head?
Benbane Head in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Benbane Head?
The nearest railway station is Giant's Causeway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT57 8SX.
Is Benbane Head free to visit?
Yes, Benbane Head is free to enter.
How do I get to Benbane Head?
The nearest railway station is Giant's Causeway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT57 8SX.