Portstewart Strand

Sweeping along the edge of the North Coast, this two-mile stretch of golden sand is one of Northern Ireland's finest beaches and affords views of Inishowen headland and Mussenden Temple perched atop the cliffs.  It is an ideal place for lazy picnics, quad-pod rides, surfing, slacklining and long walks into the sand dunes where wild pansy flowers dance in the breeze and common blue and dark green fritillary butterflies abound.

Its precious habitat is an important nature conservation site with way-marked trails. Nearby the Bann Estuary is a sanctuary for waterfowl and wading birds like curlew and redshank.  A hide on the west side of the River Bann provides endless opportunity to witness the spectacle of birds.