Wide sands and coastal views / NEAR LIMAVADY

Benone Strand

Take a separate coastal trip from Limavady for a beach walk, time on the sand or views across towards Donegal. Benone’s long shoreline lets you choose a short outing without walking its full length, with dunes and mountain scenery giving the beach its setting.

Before you go

Lifeguard cover is seasonal, including weekends only in September 2026. Check the current RNLI schedule and flags on arrival; an open beach does not mean a patrolled swimming area.

The practical details

Where to find it: Benone, on the coast north of Limavady
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Beach access and council-listed parking are free. Equipment needs advance arrangements; lessons, purchases and tourist-complex activities are separate. Check tides and current beach rules.
Access and getting around: Accessible toilets and pre-bookable specialist beach equipment are available with seasonal arrangements. Contact the Mae Murray Foundation about equipment, transfers and dates; sand conditions and traffic on designated beach access areas need care.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Choose the marked family area, supervise children and follow lifeguard advice. Use a shorter sand walk if conditions do not suit water activities.

Practical information checked 16 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–3 hours, plus travel for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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