Benone Strand
One of Northern Ireland's longest beaches, an 11-km golden strand backed by basalt cliffs, with Blue Flag status, ideal for walks and surfing.
Benone Strand lies on the east side of Lough Foyle, around Magilligan Point, and its sandy beach is about 11 km long. Cars can drive onto the sand in designated areas, and behind the beach rise the basalt cliffs of Binevenagh Mountain. It is a European Blue Flag beach, with lifeguards in summer, and the visitor centre offers parking, showers and outdoor play equipment. On clear days you can see across to the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal. Its eastern end connects to Downhill Demesne. It is about 40 minutes' drive from Derry and pairs well with Roe Valley Country Park for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Roe Valley Country Park
- Kinnagoe Bay
- Ness Country Park
- Ebrington Square
- Peace Bridge
- Guildhall
- Tower Museum
- Derry's Walls