Macosquin
Ward in Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 55.115, -6.75 |
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| Dialling code: | 02870 (Coleraine) |
Macosquin is a small rural ward and village on the outskirts of Coleraine in the Causeway Coast and Glens district of County Londonderry. Set among rolling farmland with straightforward road links to the town, it sits within easy reach of the Bann and the lively North Coast, so it feels both quietly agricultural and connected to bigger centres of work and tourism.
The community has long roots and a strong local identity, centred on village institutions such as the church, school and community hall, with farming and local services traditionally forming the backbone of the economy. Its proximity to popular coastal attractions brings seasonal visitors and employment opportunities, while village life remains focused on small‑scale agriculture, local events and an intimate social scene rather than urban amenities.
Postcode districts covering Macosquin
Neighbouring places
- Castlerock Ward 2.6 miles
- Churchland Ward 2.8 miles
- Waterside Ward 2.9 miles
- Mountsandel Ward 3.5 miles
- University Ward 3.8 miles
- Quarry Ward 4.2 miles
- Windy Hall Ward 4.2 miles
- Portstewart Ward 4.7 miles
- Aghadowey Ward 5 miles
- Dundooan Ward 5.5 miles
- Atlantic Ward 5.5 miles
- Hopefield Ward 6.7 miles
Example postcodes in Macosquin
BT51 4LB, BT51 4NF, BT51 4LY, BT51 4TU, BT51 4JH, BT51 4LJ, BT51 3NP, BT51 4SN, BT51 4JZ … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 17 miles
- Belfast International Airport 38.1 miles
- Coleraine Railway Station 3.7 miles
- Castlerock Railway Station 3.8 miles
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Schools in Macosquin
- Ballyhackett Primary School Primary
- Macosquin Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Somerset Estate 2.6 miles
- Downhill Estate 3.1 miles
- The Diamond, Coleraine Historic site 3.3 miles
- Portstewart Strand Beach 3.8 miles
- Portstewart Beach Beach 4 miles
- Castleroe Estate 4.1 miles
- Cromore Estate 4.1 miles
- Benone Beach Beach 6.2 miles
- Portrush Historic site 7.3 miles
- Portrush Harbour Harbour 7.3 miles
- Agivey House Estate 7.4 miles
- Beardiville Estate 7.5 miles