Benone facts for kids

Benone is a really popular place for tourists to visit in Northern Ireland. It's located in the Causeway Coast and Glens area, which is part of County Londonderry.

Benone is known for its fun holiday spots, especially its caravan sites like Golden Sands and Deighans'. There's also a great leisure complex where you can play a round of golf on a 9-hole course or enjoy a game of tennis on one of the many courts. It's a perfect place for families to have a good time!

Benone Strand: A Beautiful Beach

Just a short walk from the main area, you'll find Benone Strand. This amazing beach stretches for seven miles along the north coast of Northern Ireland. It's located between Castlerock and the Magilligan peninsula, reaching almost all the way from the River Bann to Lough Foyle.

Beach Fun and Awards

Benone Strand is one of the longest beaches in Northern Ireland. It's famous for its wide sandy shores and cool sand dunes. This beach is so special that it has won important awards, like the European Blue Flag and the Seaside Award. These awards mean the beach is clean, safe, and well-managed, making it a fantastic place to visit!

Benone Strand, looking east towards the historic Mussenden Temple.

Getting to Benone

You can reach the Benone area by train! The Belfast-Derry railway line, run by Northern Ireland Railways, has a stop at Castlerock. From there, you can walk over the Downhill Tunnels and past the famous Mussenden Temple to reach Downhill.

Train Connections

Trains from Castlerock connect to other towns. You can travel west to Londonderry and Bellarena. If you head east, you can reach Coleraine, and from there, even go to Portrush. You can also take a train all the way to Belfast Central and Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station.