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Castlerock Beach is a sandy beach backed by an extensive system of sand dunes, which form part of the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach stretches from Downhill to the River Bann estuary, offering a wide open space for visitors to enjoy. The eastern side of the beach is backed by cliffs, with a holiday park on the clifftops, while the western side is backed by natural sand dunes and the Castlerock Golf Club.
The beach offers a range of features and amenities, including rock pools to explore, a pier at The Barmouth, and a nature reserve. Visitors can walk along the boardwalks and promenade to the beach and dunes, and enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding area. The beach and sand dunes are designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), making it an important site for conservation and wildlife.
Facilities at the beach include free parking close to the promenade, disabled toilets and parking, and dog-friendly areas (with restrictions from June 1st to September 15th). Visitors can also enjoy a range of activities, including golfing at the Castlerock Golf Club, exploring the nearby National Trust bird sanctuary, and spotting local wildlife such as seals and harbour porpoises.
Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 76% |
| Max temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 9mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 16% |
| Min temperature | 8°C |
| feels like | 10°C |
| Wind 8mph |  |
The tide at Castlerock Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 10:17 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 5:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Approx 100 free spaces alongside promenade adjacent to beach. Also, parking on section of beach to right of main entrance is permitted, although vehicular access may be restricted due to soft sand.
Dog restrictions in place between May and September.
Beach mechanically and manually cleansed during summer season.
Daily - 18th June - 4th September
just over a mile west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 7 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 22 miles east as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 30 miles east as the seagull flies, around 36 miles by road.
around 30 miles east as the seagull flies, around 37 miles by road.
Location: Castlerock
Coordinates: 55°10'3"N 6°47'9"W
Mapcode: IRL Q4.106J
What 3 Words: spent.revealing.crowd
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Londonderry
Country: Northern Ireland
Local Authority: Coleraine
Nearest postcode: BT51 4QA
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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