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Benone Strand, multiple recipient of the Blue Flag Award, most recently in 2025, is a must-see when visiting the area. With seven miles of golden sand and a magnificent back drop of mountain and cliff scenery and stunning views across to Donegal, this is an attractive sightseeing environment along with the usual seaside activities including watersports, walking, fishing and picnic spots.
The clean, firm golden sands of Benone Strand are without rocks, shingle or seaweed and are preceded by the glorious natural formations of Benone's sand dunes. Benone is a haven for nature lovers as the entire area is a paradise for the study of botany, entomology and shells.
Benone Strand is an inclusive beach, run in partnership with Mae Murray Foundation, which allows people of all ages and abilities to take part, have fun, and be included. Inclusive beaches offer free beach equipment loan schemes including all-terrain wheelchairs and mobility aids (During July and August). Membership is free and available via the local charity, Mae Murray in partnershop with Foundation. (further details below) Benone Strand was announced as Northern Ireland's first fully inclusive beach in 2017, thanks to work carried out by local charity, Mae Murray Foundation, in partnership with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.
Facilities Include:
Free car parking at entrance to beach and on-beach parking
Dogs allowed (restrictions apply 1st June - 15th September)
Seasonal RNLI Beach Lifeguards Service (July & August 10am-6pm daily)
Zoned activity areas for swimming, jet skis, dogs, etc.
Accessible toilets and disabled parking
Specialist beach access equipment for limited-mobility users (pre-booking necessary) - during July and August. For further information about booking please email info@maemurrayfoundation.org or visit the website www.maemurrayfoundation.org
Coffee dock within The Ark building at entrance to beach
Benone Tourist Complex nearby
Did you know?
Benone beach and dunelands fall within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), and they are also protected as part of the Magilligan Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI).
Facilities
Accessibility
- Toilets for disabled visitors
Establishment Features
- Toilets
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Events
Sunday, 27th July 2025 - Sunday, 27th July 2025
Sunday, 10th August 2025 - Sunday, 10th August 2025
Yoga By The SeaYoga By The Sea, located on Benone Strand.- more info
