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Mussenden Temple and Downhill Strand

Castlerock, Northern Ireland

A round temple on a sea cliff above a long empty beach.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
2 hours

A National Trust library temple built right on the cliff edge, above a 10 km beach. The ruin of Downhill House sits nearby in a walled garden.

Good to know

  • Walk down to the beach for a long flat stroll
  • Gardens are free to enter, temple has a small fee in season
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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