Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne - National Trust

Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne - National Trust

Mussenden Road, Castlerock, County Londonderry, BT51 4RP

Enjoy magnificent views across rugged headlands of the North Coast of Ireland from this spectacular hilltop location, featuring the 18th-century mansion of the Earl Bishop now lying in ruins, as well as incredible starry skies of a night time.

This location is recommended for stargazing by the National Trust.

Photo by Samuel Steele on Unsplash.


Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne - National Trust has been recommended as a great place to stargaze by the local authority, national park, community organisation or property owner. May require payment for access or parking.

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Weather forecast

  • 27/04/26

    13° 8%
  • 27/04/26

    12° 8%
  • 27/04/26

    12° 8%
  • 28/04/26

    10° 8%

Weather forecast for Coleraine (6.0 miles away) updated 27/04/26 at 06:01. Powered by Met Office data.




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