Things to see or do
Amenities
- Directions from Town: The nearest town is Castlerock which has excellent road and rail links
- Mobile narrative: A superb stretch of golden sand, stretching from the Downhill Cliffs with stunning coastal views.
Downhill Beach
Coleraine
Londonderry
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Northern Ireland
Downhill Beach is an 11km stretch of sand and surf offering a wealth of activities including water sports, scenic walks and facilities for that perfect family day out. The beach, for 2011, has also won the prestigious blue – flag award, recognised throughout Europe.
Downhill is an area of scientific interest and is also a special area of conservation offering opportunities for nature walks and sightings of bird life amongst a backdrop of cascading waterfalls, towering sand dunes, and the prominent Mussenden Temple, one of the most photographed buildings in Northern Ireland. The temple offers breathtaking views of the North Coast and dramatic 18th century ruins waiting to be explored.
This stretch of beach is one of the most scenic in Ireland and visitors can enjoy views to Counties Donegal, Antrim and Londonderry. The nearest town to Downhill Beach is Castlerock, a small coastal town offering accommodation, pubs, restaurants, and excellent rail and transport links to Coleraine, Belfast and Dublin. Other nearby destinations includes the seaside resorts of Portrush and Portstewart.
Contact
Telephone:+44 (0)28 7034 7034Fax:+44 (0)28 7034 7026
Email: townclerk@colerainebc.gov.uk
Website: www.colerainebc.gov.uk
Address: Coleraine Borough Council, Cloonavon 66 Portstewart Road, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 1EY
Within 25kms of here
What's on
Midsummer Concert at Mussenden Temple
