Mussenden Temple and Downhill Demesne

Mussenden Temple is located in the beautiful surroundings of Downhill Demesne near Castlerock in County Londonderry. It perches dramatically on a 120 ft cliff top, high above the Atlantic Ocean on the north-western coast of Northern Ireland, offering spectacular views westwards over Downhill Strand towards Magilligan Point and County Donegal and to the east Castlerock beach towards Portstewart, Portrush and Fair Head.

Explore Downhill Demesne and enjoy a stunning cliff top walks around this diverse historical site, Unfortunately Mussenden Temple interior will not be accessible but we hope you enjoy viewing the granduer of this iconic building from the outside.  Parking charges apply.

The temple was built in 1785 and forms part of the estate of Frederick Augustus Hervey,

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