Towns & cities · Northern Ireland
Downhill
Downhill — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Downhill, the nearest railway station is Castlerock, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is BT51 4WE, and entry to the area is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Downhill is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK". Coordinates: 55.1639°, -6.8247°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Downhill is a small village and townland near Castlerock in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is situated within Causeway Coast and Glens district. It was visited by the Lewis brothers (Warren and C.S. Lewis) in their childhood, when, in July 1901, their nurse took them for a visit while on a holiday in Castlerock. Downhill Strand runs along the coast between Benone Strand and the cliffs immediately beneath Mussenden Temple. Downhill Burn flows from the hills above Downhill, flowing through the village of Downhill and crossing under the main road and under the railway, flowing on across Downhill Strand and emptying directly into the Atlantic Ocean. Sometimes, all of Benone Strand is referred to as Downhill Strand.
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Background
History
]] The area where Downhill is located was formerly called Dunbo, derived from the Irish Dún Bó, meaning "fort of the cows". Bishop Hervey (pronounced 'Harvey') succeeded as The 4th Earl of Bristol in December 1779, becoming popularly known thereafter as 'the Earl Bishop'.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 55.1639, -6.8247
- District
- Causeway Coast and Glens
- Postcode
- BT51 4WE
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Londonderry
- Nearest railway station
- Castlerock — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q702677 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Downhill, County Londonderry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Downhill House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Downhill railway station
Natural landmarks · 0.4 km
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel
Hostels · 0.4 km
viewpoint on Beach
Viewpoints · 0.5 km
Downhill beach
Beaches · 0.6 km
Downhill House
Historic houses · 0.9 km
Dunaboe Old Church
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Mussenden Temple
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Bishop's Gate Picnic Site
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Mausoleum
Memorials & monuments · 1.1 km
Dungannon Fort
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Dungannon Fort
Vineyards · 1.3 km
Hayes Caravans
Caravan parks · 1.7 km
Downhill is a town located in Northern Ireland. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- East Londonderry
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Things to see in Downhill
26 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Downhill →
📷 3Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
Ballyhacket View
Ballyhacket View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Downhill House
Downhill House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Northern Ireland
Downhill Strand
Downhill Strand — beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
📷 3Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
Gortmore View Point
Gortmore View Point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Public art & sculpture · Northern Ireland
Manannán mac Lir
Manannán mac Lir — Public artwork (sculpture).
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Northern Ireland
Mussenden Temple
Mussenden Temple is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
viewpoint on Beach
viewpoint on Beach is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Beaches · Northern Ireland
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
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Umbra railway station
Umbra railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Downhill railway station
Downhill railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Northern Ireland
Downhill beach
Downhill beach — a beach in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Northern Ireland
Dungannon Fort
Dungannon Fort — a archaeological in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Dunaboe Old Church
Dunaboe Old Church — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Bishop's Gate Picnic Site
Bishop's Gate Picnic Site — a other in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Benone Tourist Complex
Benone Tourist Complex — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Hayes Caravans
Hayes Caravans — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Golden Sands
Golden Sands — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Tivole Caravan Park
Tivole Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Deighans Caravan Park
Deighans Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Benone Caravan Park
Benone Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Vineyards · Northern Ireland
Dungannon Fort
Dungannon Fort — a UK vineyard in northern ireland, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Nearby
📷 4Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Downhill railway station
Downhill railway station in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 3Viewpoints · Northern Ireland
viewpoint on Beach
viewpoint on Beach is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Beaches · Northern Ireland
Downhill beach
Downhill beach — a beach in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Downhill House
Downhill House is a historic house in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Northern Ireland
Dunaboe Old Church
Dunaboe Old Church — a historic house in northern-ireland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Downhill
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Northern Ireland
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel
Downhill Beachhouse and Hostel — a hostel in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Hayes Caravans
Hayes Caravans — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Benone Tourist Complex
Benone Tourist Complex — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Benone Caravan Park
Benone Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
📷 5Caravan parks · Northern Ireland
Tivole Caravan Park
Tivole Caravan Park — a caravan park in northern ireland.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Downhill?
- Downhill is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT51 4WE).
- What is Downhill?
- Downhill — village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, UK.
- How do I get to Downhill?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT51 4WE.
- Is Downhill free to visit?
- Yes, Downhill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Downhill?
- The nearest railway station is Castlerock, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT51 4WE.