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.
Banagher Nature Reserve is one of 50 similar reserves in Northern Ireland
Start : The Banagher Nature Reserve lies 4 miles to the south of Dungiven and can be accessed by the narrow Magheramore Rd.
(S/E) From the car park pass through the kissing gate and continue past old filter house.
(1) At the 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 (around 5.5 Km).
(2) From Altnaheglish reservoir retrace your steps to the start. (S/E)
Start : The reserve lies 4 miles to the south of Dungiven and can be accessed by the narrow Magheramore Rd.
Terrain : Surfaced road
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Seasonal toilets at car park. Refreshments + toilets in Dungiven.
Parking : 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.
Dog Policy : Dogs must be kept under close control
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Tourist office 
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+267 m
-269 m
4h 10
Easy
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+830 m
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+1,191 m
-1,277 m
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+3 m
-3 m
0h 50
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+298 m
-289 m
4h 20
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+314 m
-315 m
4h 25
Moderate
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