Take a virtual tour of Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady
The Roe Valley Country Park - A scenic treat for tourists to Limavady
The Roe Valley Country Park stands on the outskirts of Limavady, set in a beautiful tranquil location, which offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks. There are a variety of routes along the riverside and woods which makes for some pleasurable scenic journeys through the landscape.
Recreational activities
The Park is one of Limavady Borough's premier attractions and runs for three miles either side of the River Roe providing the chance for some salmon or trout fishing, canoeing or orienterring. Rock climbing can also be undertaken on O'Cahan's rock, a famous landscape feature in the park associated with the O'Cahan Clan.
There is a disabled angler's jetty by the river and also for the disabled visitor there is a specially designed trail emphasising the wildlife of the park. This includes an audio guide for blind and partially sighted visitors.
The visitor and heritage centre provides interpretation of the environmental heritage on view in the park so you can learn pleanty about the industrial and natural heritage of the area. The park contains remains of buildings used in the linen industry and a restored water wheel. Much of the original equipment is preserved including ruined water mills used in linen production. The Country Park contains a countryside museum and the refurbished Dogleap Countryside Centre which currently has an in-house environmental display.
Hydro-Electric Power
Ulster's first domestic hydro-electric power station operated from here, under the guidance of local genius, J.E.Ritter.
Something for the appetite?
The centre also contains a newly refurbished cafe - 'Ritters Tea Room' - which has been extended to seat up to 75 customers and offers a range of healthy-eating options and numerous Fairtrade Products. The cafe, which opens daily, affords patrons a delightful view of the country park. It has been renamed The Ritter Tearooms after John Edward Ritter.
All forest areas are open.
Dogs must be kept on leads.
Limited wheelchair access.
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