Benone Strand

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.

County

Londonderry

Distance

2.5 miles

OS Map

4 or Causeway Coast & Rathlin Activity Map

Nearest Town

Bellarena & Magilligan

Route Shape

Linear

Route Type

Beach, Coastal

Terrain

Sandy beach backed by duneland

Grid Reference (Start)

C717363

Grid Reference (End)

C757363

Point of Interest

Look out for seals, porpoises and bird life

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Binevenagh

Route Description

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.

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Benone Strand is located off the Seacoast Rd (A2), 12 miles north of Limavady and 4 miles west of Castlerock.

Follow the Seacoast Road north from Limavady signed for Causeway Coastal Route.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. Please note seasonal dog free zone.

Accessibility Grade

Grade 5

Accessible Facilities

The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:

	Shop (wheelchair accessible) - (at Benone Tourist Complex March-October)
	Disabled toilets
	Disabled parking

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.