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The Great Britain Guide

Beaches · Northern Ireland

Downhill beach

In or near Downhill.

Free admission

Downhill beach — a beach in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.

Downhill Falls - geograph.org.uk - 7614611

Russel Wills — 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 · 2.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Downhill beach is a beach located in northern-ireland, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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From the Wikipedia article

Downhill Strand (better known as Benone Strand) is a beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. At 7 miles (11 km) long it is one of the longest in Northern Ireland, and recipient of the European Blue Flag and Seaside Award. It is located next to the A2 road, and the Derry to Coleraine section of the Belfast–Derry railway line. Mussenden Temple and the village of Downhill are located at the eastern end of Benone Strand.

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

Coordinates
55.1673, -6.8325
Postcode
BT51 4SD
Parliamentary constituency
East Londonderry
Nearest railway station
Castlerock2.9 km

Sources

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Places to stay

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Benone Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Downhill beach?
Downhill beach is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51 4SD).
What is Downhill beach?
Downhill beach — a beach in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Downhill beach?
The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51 4SD.
Is Downhill beach free to visit?
Yes, Downhill beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Downhill beach?
The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51 4SD.