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Downhill Strand

Free admission

Downhill Strand — beach in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.

Downhill Strand, beaches in 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

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
Postcode
BT49 0LQ
Parliamentary constituency
East Londonderry
Nearest railway station
Castlerock5.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Downhill Strand?
Downhill Strand is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (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.