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Freehall Watson

Mussenden Temple – Downhill House Ruins loop from Castlerock

Hiking trails & Routes

Northern Ireland

Freehall Watson

Mussenden Temple – Downhill House Ruins loop from Castlerock

Moderate

4.6

(10)

32

hikers

Mussenden Temple – Downhill House Ruins loop from Castlerock

02:28

9.23km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Binevenagh AONB

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.83 km

Black Glen, Downhill Demesne

Highlight • Forest

2

2.72 km

Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Monument

A picturesque place! The eighteenth-century temple now stands by erosion right on the cliffs.

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3

3.44 km

Downhill Demesne Dovecote and Ice House

Highlight • Historical Site

In the surroundings of Downhill House, at one end of the walled garden, you will find this old ice house. Here, meat and ice were stored to keep food in good condition.

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4

3.94 km

Downhill House Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

An old dilapidated 18th century mansion close to Mussenden Temple. A mystical place!

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5

4.64 km

Mussenden Temple

Highlight • Monument

6

5.53 km

Forest Path in Binevenagh AONB

Highlight • Forest

B

9.23 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

2.91 km

2.12 km

922 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

1.95 km

1.74 km

1.19 km

873 m

469 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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12°C

95 %

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