A trip to Limavady can focus on a range of different things: walking paths along the River Roe, far-reaching views from the Binevenagh Mountain Walk, the dune flora of Magilligan Point and cultural offerings around Roe Valley. If you’re looking for a hotel, you can start by thinking about which of these themes you’d like to shape your trip. Nature watching in summer or winter offers a different seasonal focus from the cultural centre’s year-round programme.

Riverside Walks and Landscapes

Roe Valley Country Park lies on the outskirts of Limavady. Its walking paths pass through riverside woodland along the River Roe. If you enjoy exploring on foot, you’ll find a clear focus on waterside scenery here. Seasonal salmon and trout fishing is also possible in the park, but a permit from the local angling club is required. Check the season and the permit requirements before your trip. Kayakers and stand-up paddleboarders also use the River Roe.

The Binevenagh Mountain Walk follows a forest road and passes through coniferous woodland to the cliffs. The route offers panoramic views over Lough Foyle, Roe Valley, Inishowen and Scotland’s west coast. Swann’s Bridge lies at the foot of Binevenagh Mountain, offering views over the River Roe. The bridge also serves as a starting point for exploring the river, Ballycarton Wood and Binevenagh Mountain on foot. The walk described here and Swann’s Bridge are two distinct vantage points from which to take in the landscape.

Dunes and Seasonal Nature Watching

Magilligan Point Nature Reserve lies at the tip of one of the largest dune systems in the British Isles. In summer, bellflowers, bird’s-foot trefoil, thyme and pyramidal orchids grow there. Seabirds can be watched from Magilligan Point; in winter, migratory wading birds and waterfowl provide an additional seasonal focus. The time of year therefore makes a real difference to your plans: the summer flora and winter birdwatching each offer their own highlights.

Cultural History and Things to Do in Limavady

Magilligan Martello Tower was built in 1812 and, together with another tower on the opposite shore in Donegal, commanded the strategically important entrance to Lough Foyle. Green Lane Museum in Roe Valley Country Park offers a different perspective on the history of Roe Valley. It displays artefacts from the 19th and 20th centuries, including items relating to agriculture, local trades and the linen industry. The two sites thus offer different perspectives: the strategic history of Lough Foyle and the everyday and economic life of Roe Valley.

Arts and culture are also part of what Limavady has to offer. The town is one of six locations where a Council-commissioned street art project was carried out. The project dates from 2021, and the artworks are presented as a permanent trail in the town centre. Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre offers theatre, music, visual arts, heritage exhibitions, film and creative learning opportunities throughout the year. The centre also showcases local stories that reflect the cultural diversity of the borough.

Limavady Tourist Information is located at Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre. Limavady Visitor Information Centre is open Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 17:00, with additional opening hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 19:00 to 21:00 and on Saturdays from 10:00 to 13:00. Check the opening hours before your trip. The centre’s gift shop also sells local crafts.

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