Magilligan Point

Distance:

0.5 miles

Start Point:

C659386

Finish Point:

C659386

Point of interest:

Martello Tower - built to stop French Invasion

Nearest town:

Magilligan

OS map:

Sheet 4

Terrain:

Sandy beach backed by duneland

Route:

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Arriving at Magilligan Point follow the road past the Point Bar leading to a car park adjacent to the boundary of Magilligan Nature Reserve. Park on the left hand side of the road and then pass through the kissing gate to view the Martello Tower straight ahead.

Pass to the right of the Tower through the dune land to meet with the beach near a military sangar.  Turn left and continue along the beach as you round the Point with Lough Foyle opening up and the Ferry slipway coming into view.  Retrace your steps along the beach and then return to the kissing gate via the Martello Tower.

Please be careful when using the steps as they are suffering from coastal erosion and can be uneven in places.

Access to the military firing range is restricted. Retrace your steps along the beach or through the duneland to view the Martello Tower.

Please contact Margaret Cowan at Roe Valley (margaret.cowan@doeni.gov.uk) to get details of any opening of the Martello Tower. It is currently opened only for special occasions.

Facilities:

Toilets available at the Ferry terminal. Refreshments at Point Bar next to beach.

Accessible toilet facilities:

Yes

Accessible terrain:

Short walk through the dunes.

Accessible signage:

None

Getting to the start by public transport:

The beach is located at the end of Point Rd. Follow signs from the A2 for Lough Ferry. Use the car park opposite the Ferry Terminal or at Martello Tower. Access beach via steps adjacent to the Point Bar.