Banagher Glen
Short walk through the steep wooded Banagher Glen, one of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in Ireland to Altnaheglish Reservoir and Banagher Dam. Surfaced road from car park to dam with some very steep sections.
The gate to the car park is open from June
to September 9.00 am-9.00 pm at weekends. During July and August, it is open daily from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm. However, access to the reserve is
available all year round by parking just outside the reserve gate.
Banagher Nature Reserve is one of 50 similar reserves in Northern Ireland
County
Londonderry
Distance
2 miles
OS Map
Sheet 7 or Sperrins Activity Map
Nearest Town
Dungiven or Feeny
Route Shape
Linear
Route Type
Woodland
Terrain
Surfaced road
Grid Reference (Start)
C672048
Grid Reference (End)
C672048
Point of Interest
Ancient woodland, flora & fauna
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Sperrins
Route Description
From car park pass through kissing gate and continue past old filter house. At fork in the road take a left and continue climbing along the surfaced road, crossing a number of bridges on the ascent until the dam comes into view. Retrace your steps to the start.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
The reserve lies 4 miles to the south of Dungiven and can be accessed by the narrow Magheramore Rd.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs must be kept under close control
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Seasonal toilets at car park. Refreshments + toilets in Dungiven.
Publication
The Sperrins Walking Guide
Publication Availability
Sperrins Tourism 028 8674 7700 Alternatively, the leaflet is available to download on this webpage.
