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Banagher Glen

Walking Route

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Short walk through the steep wooded Banagher Glen, one of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in Ireland to Altnaheglish Reservoir and Banagher Dam. Surfaced road from car park to dam with some very steep sections. Please note car park is open daily in July & August from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Distance:

2 miles

Start Point:

C672048

Finish Point:

C672048

Point of interest:

Ancient woodland, flora & fauna

Nearest town:

Dungiven or Feeny

OS map:

Sheet 7 or Sperrins Activity Map

Terrain:

Surfaced road

Route:

From car park pass through kissing gate and continue past old filter house. At fork in the road take a left and continue climbing along the surfaced road, crossing a number of bridges on the ascent until the dam comes into view. Retrace your steps to the start.

Facilities:

Seasonal toilets at car park. Refreshments & toilets in Dungiven.

Accessible terrain:

Tarmac road uphill to Reservoir

Publication:

1. Walk the Sperrins- Landscapes from Stone.
2. Your guide to walking the Casueway Coast & Glens
3. The Sperrins Walking Guide

Publication availability:

Limavady TIC 028 776 0307
Causeway Coast & Glens 028 7032 7720
Sperrins Tourism 028 8674 7700

Getting to the start by public transport:

C672 048

The nearest Tourist Information Centre is:

Limavady Tourist Information Centre