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Tourist attractions within
reach of the Derrynoid Centre

 

·         An Creagan Visitor Centre

http://www.an-creagan.com/

An Creagan Visitor Centre situated at the foothills of the Sperrins. The Centre is distinctively designed to mirror the archaeological sites of the area and gives you the opportunity to step back in time. It also houses an Interpretative Exhibition and offers archaeological, environmental and cultural guided tours of the surrounding area.

 

·         Banagher Lake, Forest and Dam, Dungiven  

The magnificent Banagher Lake and Forest can be found three miles west of Dungiven. Spectacular and panoramic views can be enjoyed within this beautiful Glen which is a paradise for ornithology. The Banagher area includes County Londonderry's largest commercial forest and Altnaheglish Reservoir, used for the supply of water to Londonderry and Limavady. This superb attraction is similar to Silent Valley in Co. Down and offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy one of the most impressive facilities in the Province.

 

·         Banagher Old Church, Dungiven  

An impressive ruin. The nave was built around 1100, chancel added around 1200 with a tomb in the shape of an early Irish church. Free access always. Off B74, 2 miles south-west of Dungiven.

 

·         Bellaghy Bawn  

Exhibits inside this excellently restored fortified house of 1618 include local history and writings of Bellaghy born Seamus Heaney and other living Northern poets. Wheelchair access limited.

 

·         Benone Tourist Complex, Benone - Phone: 028 7775 0555 

An excellent and ideal holiday centre for all the family 9 hole par 3 golf course, 4 tennis courts, 2 outdoor heated splash pools, Badminton, table tennis, Unique modern children's adventure play area, Golf practice range, Putting green, Bowling green, Nature reserve. Northern Ireland's first European Blue Flag and "Premier" Resort Seaside Award Beach. Situated on the A2 Coast Road, 12 miles form Limavady. Entertainment for everyone with an exciting summer events programme.

 

·         Binevenagh Mountain, Limavady  

From the Bishop's Road there is vehicular access right to the summit of Binevenagh (1,250ft). There are car parks and picnic facilities here too, also, to the surprise of visitors, a man-made lake known as “Binevenagh Lake" stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The western face of Binevenagh Mountain rises with bold and precipitous elevation, but its other sides ascend gently and are partly heather clad and partly afforested, providing habitat for several rare species of fauna and flora. The whole area is a splendid place for hill walking, encompassing part of the Ulster Way. There are car parks and picnic facilities here too, also, to the surprise of visitors, a man-made lake known as “Binevenagh Lake" stocked with brown and rainbow trout. The western face of Binevenagh Mountain rises with bold and precipitous elevation, but its other sides ascend gently and are partly heather clad and partly afforested, providing habitat for several rare species of fauna and flora. The whole area is a splendid place for hill walking, encompassing part of the Ulster Way.

 

·         Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills - Phone: 028 2073 1521

http://www.bushmills.com/ 

Oldest whiskey distillery in the world, established in 1608.

 

·         Carrick Church, Limavady  

Carrick Church sits high above the Roe River, at the upper limits of the Roe Valley country park. A path leads to a wrought iron bridge over the River Roe.

 

·         Carrick Rocks, Limavady   

This picturesque district lies three miles south of Limavady. Here a small parish church stands perched on a cliff edge, high above a wooded gorge on the River Roe. Carrick Rocks is the upstream boundary of the Roe Valley Country Park and there is direct access to this area of the park from public roads which terminate on either side of the river gorge.

 

·         Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge  

Swinging rope bridge spans 60ft-wide chasm, giving access to the salmon fishery. One mile walk along cliff path.  Access from Larrybane carpark. Off A2, 5 miles west of Ballycastle.

 

·         Causeway Coast and Glens  

http://www.causewaycoastandglens.com 

Causeway Coast and Glens is a tourist information site dedicated to the North East tip of Ireland. It is centred on the Giant’s Causeway.

 

·         City of Derry, Derry - Phone: (028) 7127 1996/7

http://www.irishtourguides.com 

The famous walls have withstood several sieges, the most celebrated lasting 105 days. Fine views from the top of the walls which encircle the old city, a circuit of one mile.  Guided tours available follow the link.

 

·         Donegal  

http://www.donegal.ie 

Ireland's northern most popular county, well worth a visit.

 

·         Dungiven Priory and O'Cahan Tomb, Dungiven    

Augustinian priory with 15th-century tomb. Always accessible.

 

·         Earhart Centre, Ballyarnet, Derry  

Transatlantic flier Amelia Earhart landed here in 1932. Sculpture and cottage exhibition.

 

·         Foyle Valley Railway Centre, Derry – Phone: 02871265234  

CDR and L&LSR narrow-gauge systems. Two CDR steam locos on display are Columbkille class 5 2.6.4T and Meenglas, both built 1907. Audio-visual and electronic map display. Summer weekend trips on CDR diesel railcar no.s 12 and 18 run along narrow-gauge track through Foyle Riverside Park. Charge for excursions. Contact Centre for opening times.

 

·         Garvagh Museum, Garvagh  

Boat from nearby eel fishery on display. Stone age artefacts from the Bann Valley.

 

·         Harbour Museum, Derry  

Replica of the Curragh that took St Columba to Iona in the 6th Century.

 

·         Hazlett House, Castlerock - Phone: 028 7084 8567 

Thatched rectory, now a National Trust property.  Phone for times.

 

·         Long Tower Church, Derry  

The great medieval church of Templemore once stood here. Open daily. Nearby is St Columb's holy well.

 

·         Martello Tower and Magilligan, Magilligan   

The remarkable flat sandy Magilligan peninsula forms part of the northern boundary of the Limavady Borough and is of particular interest for historical and scientific study. Close by at Magilligan, the Western Education and Library Board maintains an outdoor education centre to facilitate field studies. At Magilligan Point, a well preserved Martello Tower built during the Napoleonic Wars with walls over 9ft thick marks the entrance to Lough Foyle were transatlantic liners once halted to make their first port of call in the old world. A ferry service is planned to operate between the Point and the County Donegal village of Greencastle, less than a mile across the Lough. Magilligan is named after the family who were the hereditary farmers of the church lands of a former monastery at nearby Duncrun, and is an interesting case of a parish preserving a clan name, the older form being Ard MacGilligan. Magilligan was the home of a famous Ulster Harpist, Denis O'Hampsey who is buried in St Aidan's Churchyard. In November 1998 Limavady Borough Council erected a memorial to this musical genius at the O'Hampsey family grave.

 

·         Mussenden Temple, Downhill 

The best known features of this famous demesne are the exquisite Mussenden Temple and the ruined palace of the eccentric nobleman, Fredrick Hervey, the famous Earl Bishop of Derry. But if you enter the estate via the Bishop's gate you come upon an appealing modern ornamental garden in the gatelodge. Continue on up through the Black Glen to see a number of other interesting neoclassical buildings, two artificial lakes and some gigantic Sitka spruce. Demesne is always accessible.

 

·         Nesswood Country Park, Eglinton   

Northern Ireland's highest waterfall. Walks. Always accessible.

 

·         Portrush Countryside Centre, Portrush - Phone: 028 7082 3600 

Animal touch tank. Phone first.

 

·         River Roe Salmon Fishing, Limavady - Phone: 028 7134 2100

http://www.loughs-agency.org

 

·         Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady - Phone: 028 7776 7532 

Water Mills once used in the production of linen. Museum, riverside walks. Park always accessible.

 

·         Rough Fort, Limavady   

About a mile west of Limavady and standing right beside the Limavady to Ballykelly Road is the Rough Fort, a remarkable prehistoric earthwork fort of about an acre in extent. It is picturesquely surrounded by pine and beech trees. There are no records of the building and use of such forts, or raths, several of which are to be found in Ulster, but it is probable that they were defended farmsteads into which livestock could be driven in times of emergency. The Rough Fort is one of the best examples of an earthwork ring fort in Ireland, and is now in the care of the National Trust.

 

·         Sampson Tower   

Memorial to Arthur Sampson, agent for the Fishmongers' Company. Free access to grounds, tower not open. On A2, a mile west of Limavady, on edge of Farlow Wood.

 

·         Sperrins Tourism, Magherafelt - Phone: 028 79634570

http://www.sperrinstourism.com/ 

Guide to one of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful regions. Ruggedly criss-crossed with a pattern of mountains, moors and inland waters, this striking landscape has remained virtually unaffected by the passage of time. So too has the heritage, culture and the peoples of the Sperrins…even by Irish standards, we are renowned for our special warmth and hospitality.

 

·         St Columb's Cathedral, Derry  

http://www.stcolumbscathedral.org/home.htm

Built in 1633. Stained glass depicts heroic scenes from the great siege of 1688/9. The keys of the gates which were closed against the Jacobites are displayed in the chapterhouse. Audio-visuals on the siege, and history of the cathedral. Wheelchair access, shallow steps at entrance to chapterhouse.

 

·         St Eugene's Cathedral, Derry 

Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1873. The 256ft spire was added 30 years later.

 

·         St Patricks Church, Maghera  

This elegant Romanesque church was built in 1825. Substantially rebuilt in 1825. Substantially rebuilt by local architect JP McGrath in 1912. Interior is impressive with pine hammerbeam roof and two late 19th century stained glass windows. Listed building

 

·         Ulster American Folk Park, Omagh - Phone: 028 8224 3292

http://www.folkpark.com 

The Ulster American Folk Park is situated 3 miles North of Omagh on the A5. The Folk Park is an outdoor Museum, which tells the story of emigration to North American in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The Old World and New world layout illustrates the various aspects of emigrant life on both sides of the Atlantic. The Folk Park organises a programme of special events, which attract many thousands of visitors. They are a key element in the Park’s interpretation of living history and provide fascinating insights into life in the 18th and 19th century Ulster and America. A number of events such as the Appalachian and Bluegrass Music Festival and the Halloween Festival have become established favourites. Facilities include Restaurant, Picnic Areas, Craft and Gift Shop, Conference/Meeting Rooms, Coach and Car Parking, Bureau de Change, Disabled Access.

 

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