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Castlerock Beach

Sea Road, Castlerock Stand, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RE
Castlerock Beach

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Castlerock is a 1km (0.7 mile) long stretch of beach between the sea cliffs of Downhill to the west and the Lower River Bann estuary known as the Barmouth to the east. The beach is a recipient of the Blue Flag Award in 2025.

Castlerock beach backs on to the tranquil resort of Castlerock. The dunes to the east of the entrance are home to Castlerock Golf Club.

Visitors can access the beach via the dunes by means of 4 boardwalks. Cars are permitted on the eastern portion of the beach all year round, although access may be difficult due to accumulation of soft wind-blown sand (please heed signage at entrance).

Facilities include:
Free car parking on promenade
Boardwalks access to beach
Dogs allowed (restrictions apply 1st June - 15th September)
Horse riding (restrictions apply 1st May – 30th Sept, permitted before 11am and after 7pm)
Seasonal RNLI Beach Lifeguards Service (July & August 10am - 6pm daily)
Disabled toilets and disabled parking
Swim Shelter at western end of beach


Did you know?
The dunes here extend back upstream of the Bann estuary to Grangemore and are some of the oldest dated dunes in Ireland. There is a National Trust bird sanctuary at Grangemore.
The beach and dunes are designated as a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and an Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI).

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide dogs permitted
  • Toilets for disabled visitors

Catering

  • Picnic Area

Establishment Features

  • Toilets
  • Wifi

Leisure Facilities

  • Arrangements for riding/pony trekking

Parking & Transport

  • Car parking
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors

Provider Preferences

  • Dogs accepted by arrangement - Restrictions apply 1st June to 15th September

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* Open all year round

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