1.9 miles
Linear
Banagher Glen
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.
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.
Banagher Nature Reserve is one of 50 similar reserves in Northern Ireland
TRAIL INFORMATION
From car park pass through kissing gate and continue past old filter house. At 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. Retrace your steps to the start.
TRAIL INFORMATION
From car park pass through kissing gate and continue past old filter house. At 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. Retrace your steps to the start.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Ancient woodland, flora & fauna
- Facilities Seasonal toilets at car park. Refreshments + toilets in Dungiven.
- Dog Policy Dogs must be kept under close control
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 4 Terrain: Surfaced road Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start The reserve lies 4 miles to the south of Dungiven and can be accessed by the narrow Magheramore Rd.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
