A short riverside walk along the middle stetches of the Roe which also passes through farmland and quiet country roads.
A
Limavady walk
posted on 30/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 14/02/23
Description
Start : New Bridge, Londonderry (BT47 4NW)
(S/E) From the car park on Derryyork Rd next to New Bridge follow the river bank North for around 250 m past disabled fishing stands to come to a footbridge.
(1) Cross the Bovevagh River, turn right and continue along the bank for 1 Km.
(2) Then take a sharp left (West) turn onto a farm lane. Continue to meet Straw Road turning left (South) to Burnfoot.
(3) In Burnfoot village you can turn left (East) at the football pitch to return to the car park via the riverbank or continue to the junction of Derryork Road and return to the car park. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 47 m - New Bridge car park
- 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 47 m - Bovevagh River
- 2 : km 1.34 - alt. 45 m - Sharp turning point - Farm Lane
- 3 : km 2.58 - alt. 49 m - Burnfoot - Football opitch
- S/E : km 2.94 - alt. 47 m - New Bridge car park
Useful Information
Start : New Bridge, Londonderry (BT47 4NW)
Terrain : Riverside and farm track
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Shop in Burnfoot, toilets & refreshments in Dungiven
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