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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.

 

  • RAF memorial at Christchurch RAF memorial at Christchurch
    This Tail Fin from an Avro Shackleton MR MK3 was recovered from former RAF Ballykelly by the Roe Valley branch of the Royal Air Forces Association and was refurbished at RAF Aldergrove.It was erected...
  • Altahullion Wind Farm 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...
  • Aughlish Stone Circles
    An excellent example of late Neolithic stone circles and alignments.Auglish Stone Circles consist of no less than 5 circles and 5 alignmentsand is thought to be a remarkably well preserved site. The...
  • Banagher Glen 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 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. ...
  • Benbradagh Mountain Benbradagh Mountain
    Benbradagh Mountain to the south falls within the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking Dungiven at the gateway to the Glenshane Pass.  A short climb along the old...
  • Benone Strand 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 Mountain and Lake Binevenagh Mountain and Lake
    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,...
  • Bovevagh Old Church Bovevagh Old Church
     The ruins of Bovevagh Church, located 1 mile from Burnfoot, justoff the B192 on Bovevagh Road. The name Bovevagh is commonlyinterpreted as deriving from Maeve's Church. A monastery built...
  • Carrick Church and Rocks Carrick Church and Rocks
    A small parish church stands on a cliff edge, in a picturesque location high above a wooded gorge on the River Roe, three miles south of Limavady off the Drumrane Road (B192). The rocks are on the...
  • Dungiven Priory and O'Cahan's Tomb 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....
  • Forests 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 Green Lane Museum
    Located within Roe Valley Country Park, Green Lane Museum gives visitors the opportunity to see historical exhibits relating to local trades, agriculture and linen production and to experience the...
  • 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...
  • Limavady Union Workhouse Limavady Union Workhouse
    Limavady Union WorkhouseLimavady Community Development Initiative 028 7776 5438Opened in 1842, the Limavady Union Workhouse, , is reported to be one of the best preserved buildings of its type in the...
  • Martello Tower Martello Tower
      At Magilligan Point, stands a well preserved Martello Tower built during the Napoleonic Wars with walls over 9ft thick, it marks the entrance to Lough Foyle. Built in 1812 at the end of the...
  • Roe Valley Country Park 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
    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...
  • Shackleton Aviation Museum Shackleton Aviation Museum
    Immerse yourself in the fascinating and suprising history of the North West.As soon as you enter the museum you will begin to see the area in a new light when you see the beautiful panoramic view of...
  • Swann's Bridge 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 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
      The Rough Fort, situated approximately 1 mile west of Limavady on the Moneyrannel Road off the A2, is one of the best surviving prehistoric earthworks in the province. Rough Fort was one of...

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