Binevenagh

Binevenagh
Binn Fhoibhne
File:Castle-rock-derry.jpg View from Castlerock towards Binevenagh.
Highest point
Elevation
Prominence
Listing	Marilyn
Naming
Translation	Foibhne's peak (Irish)
Pronunciation	Irish: [bʲiːnʲ ˈɛvʲnʲə]
Geography
Location	County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Parent range	Antrim Plateau
OSI/OSNI grid	C692302
Topo map	OSNI Discoverer Series 04 Coleraine (1:50000)

Binevenagh or Benevenagh (from Irish Binn Fhoibhne, meaning "Foibhne's peak") is a mountain in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It marks the western extent of the Antrim Plateau formed around 60 million years ago by molten lava. The plateau and steep cliffs extend for over 6 miles across the peninsula of Magilligan and dominate the skyline over the villages of Bellarena, Downhill, Castlerock and Benone beach. The area has been classified as both an Area of Special Scientific Interest and as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The total area of the AONB is 138 km².

The Bishops Road, named after the Bishop of Derry, extends across the plateau. Notable features include the Mussenden Temple and a cliff top viewing area on the Bishops Road giving good views over Lough Foyle and County Donegal.

Sport

• Gliding - the Ulster Gliding Club uses the slopes for gliders.
• Hang gliding and Paragliding - the slopes are used for soaring by the Ulster Hang gliding and Paragliding Club (UHPC).
• Fishing - an artificial lake at the top of the mountain is used for trout fishing.
• Motorsport - the Coleraine & District Motor Club run the Eagles Rock hillclimbing event during the month of July.

Railway access

The Belfast-Londonderry railway line trains run by Northern Ireland Railways call at Bellarena railway station between Londonderry railway station and Castlerock railway station. Trains continue from Castlerock to Coleraine railway station and other stations to Belfast Central and Belfast Great Victoria Street.

External links

• Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty