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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · Northern Ireland

Benone

In or near Downhill.

Free admission4.8 · 1,295 Google reviews

Benone is a popular tourist destination in the Causeway Coast and Glens district, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Benone has several caravan sites, such as Golden Sands, Deighans' and a leisure

Swallow, Benone - geograph.org.uk - 5803932

Rossographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Castlerock · 5.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Benone, the nearest railway station is Castlerock, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT49 0LQ, and entry to the beach is free. Accessibility details are not provided.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Benone is a popular tourist destination in the Causeway Coast and Glens district, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Benone has several caravan sites, such as Golden Sands, Deighans' and a leisure complex with excellent facilities, including a 9-hole golf course (all par 3) and numerous tennis courts. A short walk leads to Benone Strand, seven miles of beach and sand dunes on the north coast of Northern Ireland between Castlerock and the Magilligan peninsula, most of the distance between the mouth of the River Bann and Lough Foyle. It is one of the longest beaches in Northern Ireland, and recipient of the European Blue Flag and Seaside Award.

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From the Wikipedia article

Benone is a popular tourist destination in the Causeway Coast and Glens district, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Benone has several caravan sites, such as Golden Sands, Deighans' and a leisure complex with excellent facilities, including a 9-hole golf course (all par 3) and numerous tennis courts. A short walk leads to Benone Strand, seven miles of beach and sand dunes on the north coast of Northern Ireland between Castlerock and the Magilligan peninsula, most of the distance between the mouth of the River Bann and Lough Foyle. It is one of the longest beaches in Northern Ireland, and recipient of the European Blue Flag and Seaside Award.

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

Coordinates
55.1680, -6.8790
Postcode
BT49 0LQ
Parliamentary constituency
East Londonderry
Nearest railway station
Castlerock5.8 km

Sources

  • wikipedia: Benone (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benone?
Benone is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT49 0LQ).
What is Benone?
Benone is a popular tourist destination in the Causeway Coast and Glens district, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Benone has several caravan sites, such as Golden Sands, Deighans' and a leisure
How do I get to Benone?
The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT49 0LQ.
Is Benone free to visit?
Yes, Benone is free to enter.
How do I get to Benone?
The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT49 0LQ.