Cabins in Binevenagh AONB

A beautiful area with long beaches, sand dunes, mountain cliffs, and views across to the Inishowen Peninsula.

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Binevenagh AONB

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The Charcoal Huts - Isle of Bute

Our Huts are located within the Moss Wood area of Bute Forest - a mixed birch and alder wood that extends up the hillside to the west of the A886 that connects the Rhubodach Ferry to Port Bannatyne and Rothesay. Moss Wood has a range of facilities. Park on the shore-side where the coast can be enjoyed or at the main entrance, and take a walk up through Moss Wood along the Poetry Trail. A steep walk in places, the Poetry Trail is a loop punctuated with places to stop and read, to stop and think. Read nature poetry from throughout the ages, stop at the Blether Stane, or taking the spur to the Viewing Point back south across the Kyles. Moss Wood connects to the West Island Way – take the Poetry Trail and the spur to the Viewing Point – and then take the Stag’s Trod further up (steeply) till you reach the West Island Way. From there, head south towards Port Bannatyne or north along the boundary of the Community Forest. From the viewing point, you can also explore interesting heritage features such as the old WW2 bunker, kayak shelter, Balnakailly settlement, and the SSSI oak woodland.

Cabins in Binevenagh AONB guide

Overview

The Binevenagh AONB covers 138 square kilometres, stretching from the north end of the Sperrin Mountains to the coastline between Portstewart and Magilligan Point, taking in the beaches of Magilligan, Benone, and Downhill, as well as the cliffs of Binevenagh. In addition to beaches and dunes, campers will find areas of conservation with animal habitats, plant species, and bird reserves. You might see Brent geese or whooper swans on the mudflats, coloured burnet moths and butterflies in the dunes, or marram grass and sea buckthorn plants. Camping options sit around the foot of Binevenagh and along the coast near Benone, as well as between Portstewart and Portrush.

Where to go

Binevenagh cliffs

For walkers, a short forest walk and a steep uphill section leads to the cliffs of Binevenagh, which stretch for six miles with views over Lough Foyle to the Inishowen Peninsula. You can also drive—travelling from Downhill back toward Limavady, take the steep turn left for the Bishop’s Road Drive, stopping at the viewing point to see over Lough Foyle to Inishowen and back to the Sperrin Mountains. Glamping is available near Glebe, while tent pitches and bell tents are popular at the Carrowmena Activity Centre near Carrowclare.

Benone

Benone strand runs for seven miles from the base of the cliffs at Downhill to Magilligan Point. From the point, take a ferry across Lough Foyle to Greencastle on the Inishowen Peninsula in County Donegal, and explore the start of the Wild Atlantic Way. Coastal camping options include caravan parks near the strand, glamping lodges, and tent pitches.

Portstewart and Portrush

Portstewart and Portrush are two typical seaside resort towns with a holiday feel in summer. The highlight of Portstewart is Portstewart Strand, home to golden sands, dunes, and rare wildflowers like birdsfoot trefoil or wild thyme. Herons and mute swans can be spotted in the Bann Estuary. Or take to the waves—there are a number of surf schools and watersports centres. Plenty of camping grounds can be found along the coast from Portstewart to Portrush, and beyond toward Bushmills.