| Binevenagh | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 385 m (1,263 ft) |
| Prominence | 170 m (560 ft) |
| Listing | Marilyn |
| Coordinates | 55°07′N 6°55′W / 55.11°N 6.92°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) |
Binevenagh (from Irish Binn Fhoibhne, meaning 'Foibhne's peak')[1] is a large, steep-sided hill in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It is part of the Keenaght Hills,[2] which mark the western edge of the Antrim Plateau, formed around 60 million years ago by molten lava. Binevenagh and its cliffs overlook the Magilligan peninsula 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[3] and as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).[4] The total area of the AONB is 138 km2.
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.
- ^ Paul Tempan (2019). "Irish Hill and Mountain Names" (PDF). MountainViews.ie.
- ^ "Binevenagh (385m hill)". MountainViews.ie.
- ^ Area of Special Scientific Interest[permanent dead link] Northern Ireland Environment Agency website 2001-04-01 Retrieved 2009-11-19
- ^ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Archived 7 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine Department of Environment - Retrieved 2009-11-19