North Coast visitor parking and access
Is Mussenden Temple reachable by train from Castlerock without driving?
Yes. Castlerock railway station is approximately half a mile from the National Trust’s Downhill Demesne property.
Yes. Castlerock railway station is approximately half a mile from the National Trust’s Downhill Demesne property.
Local access and parking details
The route is through or near Castlerock village towards the A2 and the estate entrances. It avoids searching for a space at Lion’s Gate, but there is still a walk with possible uneven ground inside the estate.
Before you go
Plan the return rail service before walking in, and use the National Trust access map to choose the right gate.
Official visitor information
- National Trust — Downhill Demesne walking trail — current access, prices and restrictions
Source / reference:
National Trust — Downhill Demesne walking trail
· checked 16 October 2026
