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Roe Valley Country Park

Limavady


This scenic and tranquil park on the outskirts of Limavady offers spectacular riverside views and woodland walks along with opportunities for salmon and trout fishing, canoeing, rock climbing and orienteering.

The river plunges through spectacular gorges and its banks are clothed in mature woodland. The park is home to foxes, badgers and otters and over 60 species of birds have been seen there. In springtime, the woodland floor is covered with a carpet of wild flowers.

There is a disabled angler's jetty by the river and also for the disabled visitor there is a specially designed trail emphasising the wildlife of the park. This includes an audio guide for blind and partially sighted visitors. Also worth a visit is the newly refurbished ‘Ritters Tea Room’ which opens daily.

Visitors can learn about the industrial and natural heritage of the area in the museum and countryside centre. The remains of buildings used in the linen industry and a restored water wheel can also be seen and much of the original equipment is preserved including ruined water mills used in linen production. In addition, find out more about Ulster’s first domestic hydro-electric power station, which operated from here under the guidance of local genius J.E.Ritter.

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Contact Details

41 Dogleap Road
Limavady
Londonderry
BT49 9NN
Tel: (028) 7772 2074
Email: nieainfo@doeni.gov.uk
Web: www.doeni.gov.uk/niea

Directions from Town:

Off B192, 1 mile south of Limavady.

Opening times:

Country Park:
1st Oct 2011 – 31st Mar 2012 9am – 4.30pm daily
1st Apr – 31st May 2012 9am – 7pm daily
1st Jun – 30th Sept 2012 9am – 9pm daily
1st Oct – 31st Oct 2012 9am – 6pm daily
1st Nov 2012 – 28th Feb 2013 9am – 4.30pm daily
1st Mar – 31st Mar 2013 9am – 7pm daily

Visitor Centre:
1st Oct 2011 – 31st Mar 2012 12noon – 4pm Sun only
1st Apr – 31st May 2012 1pm – 5pm Sat, Sun & Public hols only
1st Jun – 30th Sept 2012 10am – 5pm daily
1st Oct – 31st Oct 2012 1pm – 5pm Sat, Sun only
1st Nov 2012 – 28th Feb 2013 12noon – 4pm Sun only
1st Mar – 31st Mar 2013 1pm – 5pm Sat, Sun & Public hols only