Benone Strand forms part of one of Ireland's longest beaches. A Blue Flag beach, it is popular throughout the year for a variety of outdoor activities and events with great views along the North Coast, to Inishowen in Donegal and to Scotland.
Distance:
2.5 milesStart Point:
C717363Finish Point:
C757363Point of interest:
Look out for seals, porpoises and bird lifeNearest town:
Village of Drumavalley, MagilligOS map:
4Terrain:
Sandy beach backed by dunelandRoute:
Park at entrance to Benone Strand (or on beach if area is busy), continue eastwards along beach with views to Downhill and Mussenden.
Retrace your steps to Benone for a longer walk.
Dog walkers please note seasonal dog free zone May - Sept. Boardwalks in duneland may be used for dog walking to reach open beach.
There is a military firing range to west of beach entrance which has restricted access.
Be aware of various acitvities on the beach such as shore angling, kiting, horses etc throughout the year.Facilities:
Toilets are available at the entrance to the beach at Benone & Downhill and at Benone Tourist Complex.
Refreshments available at Benone Tourist Complex, Magilligan & Castlerock.Accessible toilet facilities:
YesAccessible terrain:
BeachPublication:
Walk the Bann & Roe Valleys - Landcsapes from stone Route 4Publication availability:
Limavady TIC 028 7776 0307Getting to the start by public transport:
Benone Strand is located off the Seacoast Rd (A2), 12 miles north of Limavady and 4 miles west of Castlerock.
A regular bus route runs from Limavady to Coleraine.
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