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Places to Visit

Mussenden Temple, built in the 1770's, is perched on a cliff top with magnificent views over Benone Strand and the Donegal Coast. Built by Bishop Hervey, reputedly for his mistress, it was modelled on the Temples of Vesta in Italy.

 

Hezlett House, is one of only a few buildings in Northern Ireland that survive from the 1600's. It is maintained by the National Trust and has a small museum of farm implements.

 

Dunluce Castle is separated from the mainland by a deep chasm crossed by a narrow bridge. It was the former stronghold of the McDonnells, the Lords of the isles. The castle has a visitor centre and guided tours are available

 

The Giants Causeway is famous for its hexagonal rock formation resulting from volcanic activity some 60 million years ago. There are some 40,000 massive black basalt columns sticking out of the sea.

 

The Old Bushmills Distillery is the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery. It was granted its licence to distill whiskey in 1608 and its tours are a major tourist attraction.

 

Carrick-a-rede rope bridge spans a chasm between the Antrim coast and a small island used by fishermen. There is an eighty foot drop to the sea and rocks below and the bridge is not for the faint hearted!

 

Roe Valley Country Park stretches for 3 miles on either side of the River Roe close to Limavady and includes through spectacular gorges. It includes the Dogleap Countryside Centre including cafe facilities, many historical monuments related to the 18th century linen industry and a 19th century Hydro-electric powerstation.

Benone Tourist Complex, situated a short walk away from Benone Beach, a European Blue Flag beach, has a wide range of facilities including outdoor heated splash pools, tennis courts,an activities area with an inflatable bouncy castle, an indoor games room ond a 9 hole par three golf course, putting green, golf practice range and cafe.