Binevenagh

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Short walk along forest road and through coniferous forest with a steep section leading to the summit of Binevenagh with panoramic views over Lough Foyle, the Roe Valley, Inishowen and to the west coast of Scotland.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.04 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 597 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 600 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,214 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 646 ft
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Binevenagh
Binevenagh

Description of the walk

Start : Leighery Road (C 703 313) adjacent to a sharp bend.

(S/E) From Leighery Road (C 703 313), opposite is a gate leading into the forest, follow this path West.

(1) Take the first track to the left. Follow this uphill for 1.5 Km.

(2) Turn right (South-West) onto a forest road and head for the summit of Binevenagh.

(3) Pass the west side of the trout stocked artificial lake, then head North-West towards the cliff edge. (A) Follow the path North-West down to the forest.

(4) When you arrive at a track turn right and you will soon be back at the start. (S/E)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 663 ft - Car Park - Leighery Road
  2. 1 : mi 0.08 - alt. 653 ft - Footpath (to the left)
  3. 2 : mi 0.91 - alt. 991 ft - Forest road
  4. 3 : mi 1.72 - alt. 1,214 ft - Artificial lake
  5. 4 : mi 1.95 - alt. 1,181 ft - Junction (turn right)
  6. S/E : mi 3.04 - alt. 663 ft - Car Park - Leighery Road

Notes

Start : Leighery Road (C 703 313) adjacent to a sharp bend.

Driving to the start & parking : Accessed from Leighery Road bewteen Bishop’s Road and Duncrun Road, just off the Causeway Coastal Route. Park on Leighery Road or alternatively follow signs to the summit of Binevenagh.

Terrain : Forest track off road sections

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Refreshments & toilets at Magilligan, Benone or Limavady.

Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.

Worth a visit

(A) Panoramic views from the summit stretch for miles. On a good day the north coast is visible, as is Scotland and if the conditions are right gliders from Ulster Gliding Club will fill the skies above.The surrounding slopes are home to a number of rare alpine plants and birds.

Watch out for gliders soaring over the summit.

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