Quality Walk

Roe Valley Country Park

Roe Valley Country Park offers a variety of routes along the riverside and through woodland. Combining legend with industrial and natural heritage the park has great appeal.

County

Londonderry

Distance

2 to 7 miles

OS Map

Sheet 7

Nearest Town

Limavady

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Riverside, Woodland

Terrain

Woodland paths

Grid Reference (Start)

C678203

Grid Reference (End)

C678203

Point of Interest

Industrial heritage and O'Cahan's Rock

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Other Area

Route Description

Advisory Notice:
 
Please note that there is currently a section of path closed on the West Bank downstream of the visitor centre due to a landslip.  Please see the attached map entitled 'trail closure'  to the right hand side with details of the closure which affects the section in between the two red triangles.

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A variety of paths exist throughout this linear park which runs for approx. 3.5 miles either side of the River Roe. See park leaflet and on site interpretation.

There is also a Sensory Trail particularly designed for the visually impaired.

 

Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)

Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk

Getting to the Start (by Car)

Park runs parallel to Ballyquin Rd (B68) and Drumrane Rd (B192). Signed from both roads.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under close control

Accessibility Grade

Grade 3

Accessible Facilities

The following facilities are available for users with limited mobility:

Café - (limited opening hours during winter months)
Café (wheelchair accessible)
Visitors Centre
Disabled toilets
Disabled parking
Wheelchair available
Mobility vehicle available
Hearing loop system
Lighting (entire route)

Facilities

Toilets and picnic sites at Dogleap Countryside Centre. There are also tea rooms now open all year round (except for Christmas Day).

Publication

1 Roe Valley Country Park Leaflet. 2 Causeway Coast & Glens Walking Guide

Publication Availability

Contact: Limavady TIC - 028 7776 0307 or email: tourism@limavady.gov.uk. Both leaflets available to download on this page.

Walk Location
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