Beaches · Northern Ireland
Downhill Strand
In or near Downhill.
Downhill Strand — beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock · 5.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Downhill Strand, the nearest railway station is Castlerock, located 5.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BT49 0LQ, and entry to the beach is free.
About
Downhill Strand is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland". Coordinates: 55.1678°, -6.8723°.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1678, -6.8723
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT49 0LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock — 5.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5303167 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Downhill Strand (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Umbra railway station
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Umbra
Manor houses · 1.0 km
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Caravan parks · 1.1 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
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Viewpoints · 2.0 km
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Manannán mac Lir
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downhill Strand?
- Downhill Strand is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT49 0LQ).
- What is Downhill Strand?
- Downhill Strand — beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
- How do I get to Downhill Strand?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT49 0LQ.
- Who owns Downhill Strand?
- Downhill Strand is owned by | designation =.
- Is Downhill Strand free to visit?
- Yes, Downhill Strand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downhill Strand?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT49 0LQ.