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Roe Valley Country Park

1.86 miles (3 km)

Open Streetmap Enjoy a waterside walk along the River Roe in this country park near Limavady. You can start your walk from the visitor centre next to the ornamental lake. The footpaths then follow the River Roe which meanders pleasantly through the park. Along the way there are pretty waterfalls, spectacular gorges and attractive woodland. In the warmer months the park is covered with pretty wildlflowers.
You can learn about the area's interesting industrial heritage in the museum and visit the remains of industrial buildings and the restored water wheel.
National Cycle Network Route 93 runs past the park so you could pick it up from Limavady and head south to visit by bike.

Postcode

BT49 9NN - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Roe Valley Country Park Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Just a few miles to the north east there's the noteworthy Mussenden Temple. The National Trust owned estate includes the ruins of the historic Downhill House and the wonderfully positioned 18th century cliff top temple. From here there are more outstanding views over the Inishowen Peninsula to enjoy. The spectacular Giant's Causeway is also located in this area, a little further to the east.
Head west into Derry city and you can pick up the Foyle Valley Cycle Route. The ride takes you along a dismantled railway and the River Foyle to Lifford and Strabane. The opening section is traffic free so suitable for walkers. In the city you can also try the popular Derry Walls Walk which takes you along the top of the historic ramparts.
To the east there's Garvagh Forest where there's some popular mountain bike trails, peaceful walks and an unusual folly in the shape of a pyramid.

Photos

Roe Valley Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 716663

Roe Valley Country Park. It is located to the south of Limavady

The River Roe as it flows through the Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady. - geograph.org.uk - 542095

The River Roe as it flows through the Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady. The River Roe, especially after rainfall, can be seen surging its way through the Park.

Roe Valley Country Park plaque - geograph.org.uk - 730690

Roe Valley Country Park information board. Pictured at Carrick Mills car park, note the calling card at the top right hand side.

Weir in the Roe Valley Country Park, Limavady. - geograph.org.uk - 542088

Rushing weir in the park, Limavady. The Roe Valley Country Park runs for three miles either side of the River Roe near Limavady. It contains a countryside Museum and the Dogleap Centre where the story of the valley is told.

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GPS Files

GPX File

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Memory Map Route

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