Things to see and do Castlerock

Downhill Demesne: this neo-classical palace was built in the 18th century by the Earl and Bishop of Derry, Frederick Hervey, on the heights of Castlerock. Magnificent and excessive at the time - it was one of the largest in Ulster -, it is now in ruins and opens its gaping arches on the sky and the ocean. However, it gives off a ghostly and theatrical atmosphere that is quite fascinating. It is a must to go and soak up this magical atmosphere!

Mussenden Temple : opposite Downhill Demesne, Mussenden Temple is a small circular temple, still standing today. It was built in the perspective of the palace, at the edge of the cliff, about fifty meters above the sea. Following the cliff on the right, we arrive at the Black Glenn and Pond, an oasis of greenery obtained by a dam having retained sea water to form an artificial piece of water. We can see, in low angle, the crenellations of the stone belvedere, camouflaged under a thick foliage. You can then go back up to it, and continue exploring this park full of trees and plants of different species. In good weather, the visit is really an enchantment for the walkers. Not to be missed!

Hezlett House: 17th century Irish cottage, one of the few still intact in Northern Ireland. Furnished with rustic Victorian furniture, it has an elegant and rustic atmosphere.

Benone Beach is one of the longest in Ireland with its 11 km of white sand that starts in Magilligan (Foyle Estuary) to the west, to Downhill to the east. All sports activities are carried out as well as horse riding.

A viewpoint where not miss stop to admire the views, the Donegal hills of Antrim and north-east coast.

The forest covers 85 hectares around a beautiful lake with rare collections of trees (such Sitka Spruce, a specimen of conifer). Various walks are marked, a real delight! The gardens were designed by landscape designers and have been maintained since XVIII < sup > th < /sup > century by passionate preservatives.

A beach renowned for its range of white sand, bordered by dunes, some of which, to the Bann estuary, are oldest dated in Ireland.