Downhill Beach

Downhill Beach is part of an 11km stretch of sand and surf offering a wealth of activities including water sports, scenic walks and facilities for that perfect family day out. Downhill is a Northern Ireland Seaside Award Beach 2013.  Downhill is an area of scientific interest and is also a special area of conservation offering opportunities for nature walks and sightings of bird life amongst a backdrop of cascading waterfalls, towering sand dunes, and the prominent Mussenden Temple, one of the most photographed buildings in Northern Ireland. The temple offers breathtaking views of the North Coast and dramatic 18th century ruins waiting to be explored. This beach in Coleraine is the location for the Lord of Light ceremony on HBO's Game of Thrones, conducted by Lady Melisandre, during which effiges of the seven Gods of Westeros are burned in front of Stannis Baratheon and supporters of his claim to the Iron Throne.