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Binevenagh (from Irish: Binn Fhoibhne, meaning 'Foibhne's peak')[1] 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[2] and as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).[3] The total area of the AONB is 138 km².

Binevenagh
View from Eagle's Rock towards Binevenagh.
Highest point
Elevation	385 m (1,263 ft)
Prominence	170 m (560 ft)
Listing	Marilyn
Coordinates	55°07′N 6°55′W
Naming
Native name	Binn Fhoibhne  (Irish)
English translation	'Foibhne's peak'
Pronunciation	Irish: [ˌbʲiːn̠ʲ ˈɛvʲnʲə]
Geography
Binevenagh Location in Northern Ireland
Location	County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Parent range	Antrim Plateau
OSI/OSNI grid	C692302
Topo map	OSNI Discoverer Series 04 Coleraine (1:50000)

The Bishop's 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 Bishop's Road giving good views over Lough Foyle and across Inishowen in County Donegal.

Sport

• Gliding - the Ulster Gliding Club uses the slopes for gliders.[4]
• Hang gliding and Paragliding - the slopes are used for soaring by the Ulster Hang gliding and Paragliding Club (UHPC).[5]
• 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.[6]

Railway access

The trains on the Belfast-Derry railway line, run by Northern Ireland Railways (NIR), call at Bellarena railway station between Waterside railway station, in Derry, and Castlerock railway station. Trains continue from Castlerock to Coleraine railway station and other stations to Belfast Central and Belfast Great Victoria Street.^{[citation needed]}

Plane crash

On 24 June 1944 a Royal Air Force Consolidated B-24 Liberator (FL977) of No. 5 Squadron RAF was returning to RAF Ballykelly after a combat mission over Iceland. The aircraft crashed into Binevenagh during its third attempt to land, killing all nine crewmembers onboard.[7][8][9]

References

External links

• Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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