Errigal Glen Trail
The Errigal Glen Trail follows woodland trail, country roads, forest road and open hillside. Points of interest include Errigal Old Church and Souterrain and Gortnamoyagh Inauguration Stone.
County
Londonderry
Distance
2.5 miles
OS Map
Sheet 8
Nearest Town
Garvagh
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Hill, Woodland
Terrain
Woodland trail, hills & roads
Grid Reference (Start)
C812145
Grid Reference (End)
C812145
Point of Interest
Errigal Old Church & Souterrain
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Other Area
Route Description
This waymarked trail (follow green waymarkers) starts and finishes at the Errigal Bridge entrance to Errigal Glen on Temple Road. The route follows the fast flowing Agivey River through the steep-sided and well-wooded Glen. For safety reasons, please keep to the waymarked track through the Glen.
Having passed Ballintemple House, exit the Glen on to Churchtown Road, turn left and proceed with care along this road. On reaching the junction at Ballintemple, turn right on to Ballyrogan Road, observing the ancient remains of Errigal Old Church and souterrain on the left.
Proceed along this road and turn left on to Gortnamoyagh Road before entering Gortnamoyagh Forest on the left. Within the forest section it is possible to visit the inauguration stone known as the Saint’s Track or Shane’s Leap.
From the forest the route passes through new woodland, picking up the remnants of an old laneway to join Churchtown Road. Turn right and then left at the next junction on to Glen Road returning to the starting point at Errigal Bridge.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Turn off A29 south of Garvagh on to Churchtown Road. Follow this road until it joins Temple Road. Turn left and entrance to Errigal Glen is approx. 300m on left
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under close control
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Refreshments and toilets available in Garvagh, approx. 3 miles away
Publication
Leaflet entitled "A Guide to Glenullin's Waymarked Trails"
Publication Availability
Coleraine TIC Tel: 028 7034 4723
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