Glenshane Forest - Dungiven

Start : Entrance to Glenshane Forest on the southern side of A6, 6 miles East of Dungiven. (BT47 4SD)

(S/E) From the forest entrance cross the stile and follow the track downhill for around 720 m.

(1) Continue straight on at the crossroads. Follow the track through the forest ignoring all other turn offs for around 3 Km.

(2) Then, the route climbs steeply with a sharp left hand turn bringing you to a sheltered spot with the mass rock. Ascend the steep section South from the mass rock to come on to open mountain. Head West to make for Mullaghmore.

Care should be taken midway between Bohilbreaga and Mullaghmore as two barbedwire fences have been constructed that run north/south parallel to each other, no stiles or gates are currently in place.

(3) From Mullaghmore, loop back to White Mountain in the North (around 1.2 Km).

(4) After enjoying White Mountain, walk across Glenshane Mountain (East) for around 2.2 Km to meet the edge of the forest.

(5) Continue North along the forest edge and pick up a track on the East side of Corrick mountain.

(6) Turn right (South-East) on this track crossing a gate and find yourself back to the waypoint (1). Then turn left at the crossroads to return to start. (S/E)

Start : Entrance to Glenshane Forest on the southern side of A6, 6 miles East of Dungiven. (BT47 4SD)
Various start points available.

Terrain : Forest track and open mountain

Public Transport : Translink

Facilities : Toilets and refreshments at Ponderosa Bar 1 mile south of start point, Dungiven or Glenshane Services.

Note : These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time.

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Mass rock was a rock used as an altar in mid-17th century Ireland as a location for Catholic Mass. Isolated locations were sought to hold religious ceremonies, as observing the Catholic Mass was a matter of difficulty and danger at the time as a result of both Cromwell's campaign against the Irish, and the Penal Law of 1695. Bishops were banished and priests had to register to preach under the 1704 Registration Act. Priest hunters were employed to arrest unregistered priests and Presbyterian preachers under an Act of 1709.