Attractions

Families, couples and individuals will find plenty to whet their appetite in Limavady when it comes to attractions and places to visit. Family attractions are ample, with a number of sporting centres and play parks for kids to really get their teeth into. For the outdoors lovers, visit one of our many spectacular forests and country parks for scenic views and tranquil surrounds. And for those with a fascination for architectural heritage, Limavady breathes the legacy of battles and fortresses, saints and legends through its several remarkable historical monuments.

Altahullion Wind Farm
Comprising of 29 wind turbines, Altahullion is one of the largest wind farms in Ireland. Built upon the blanket bog it provides panoramic views over the Roe Valley to the north Sperrins Ridge...
Banagher Glen
Banagher Glen lies just three miles south west of Dungiven and is a secluded, steep wooded glen leading to Altnaheglish Reservoir and Banagher Dam. One of the oldest ancient oak woodlands in...
Banagher Old Church
An impressive ruin, Banagher Church is thought to date from the late 11th or early 12th century. It is thought that the date 474 carved on the west door was done so in the 18th century. ...
Benone Strand
Benone Strand is one of Ireland’s longest beaches with golden sand backed with majestic cliffs offering panoramic views to Inishowen, the North Coast and Scotland. This Blue Flag award...
Binevenagh and Benbradagh
The peaks of Binevenagh and Benbradagh mountains dominate the scenery of the Borough. Binevenagh Mountain in the north is the focal point within the Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,...
Carrick Church and Rocks
A small parish church stands on a cliff edge, on a picturesque location high above a wooded gorge on the River Roe. It is situated three miles south of Limavady, off the Limavady - Dungiven Road....
Dungiven Priory and O'Cahan's Tomb
Located off the main A6 Dungiven to Belfast road on the right hand side, the ancient Augustian Priory was founded by the O'Cahan Clan in 1100AD and occupies a pictorial site 200ft above the RiverRoe....
Dungiven Sports Pavilion
Handball, squash, racquetball and outdoor bowling can all be enjoyed at Dungiven Sports Pavilion located off Main Street, Dungiven. The facility also includes a fitness suite for the sports...
Forests
Limavady boasts nine spectacular forests, many located on mountainous terrain with stimulating hill walks and stunning views. Ballykelly Forest was the first designated state forest in Northern...
Green Lane Museum
Step back in time by visiting the Green Lane Museum, located at the Roe Valley Country Park, approximately one mile outside Limavady. Here, the visitor can view historical exhibits relating to...
Kings Fort
At Drumsurn near Limavady, stands one of the best preserved raths in Ulster, with a deep moat on the upper side and rills on the rath. The Fort stands on private land and requires permission...
Martello Tower

Magilligan Point, a well preserved Martello Tower built during the Napoleonic Wars with walls over 9ft thick, marks the entrance to Lough Foyle.
Roe Valley Country Park
The Roe Valley Country Park, on the outskirts of Limavady, contains three miles of beautiful and tranquil scenery and offers the visitor a variety of riverside and woodland walks and scenery. ...
Sampson’s Tower
Sampson’s Tower, a fortified structure of rubble and sandstone, was built by public subscription in memory of Arthur Sampson, an agent of the London Fishmongers Company for nearly forty...
Swann's Bridge
A tranquil riverside picnic area at the foot of Binevenagh Mountain on the Causeway Coastal Route. The site is well used by canoeists using the River Roe, the annual Doggy Paddle event is held here...
The Bishops Road and Gortmore Viewing Point
The Bishop’s Road provides one of the most spectacular trips on the north coast and is a worthwhile diversion off the Causeway Coastal Route linking Downhill and Limavady. The...
The Rough Fort
The Rough Fort, situated approximately 1 mile west of Limavady on the Monneyranal Road off the A2, is one of the best surviving prehistoric earthworks in the province. It is a prehistoric earthwork...