Errigal Glen Trail

The Errigal Glen Trail is one of two waymarked trails in the picturesque Glenullin region 3 miles south west of Garvagh. The route follows woodland trail, country roads, forest road and open hillside. Points of interest include Errigal Old Church and Souterrain and Gortnamoyagh Inauguration Stone.

County	Distance	OS Map
Londonderry	2.5 miles	Sheet 8

Nearest Town	Route Shape	RouteType
Garvagh	Circular	Hill, Woodland

Terrain	Grid Reference (Start)	Grid Reference (Finish)
Woodland trail, hills & roads	C812145	C812145

Point of Interest	Errigal Old Church & Souterrain
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty	Other Area
Route Description	This waymarked trail (follow green waymarkers) starts and finishes at the Errigal Bridge entrance to Errigal Glen on Temple Road. The route follows the fast flowing Agivey River through the steep-sided and well-wooded Glen. For safety reasons, please keep to the waymarked track through the Glen. Having passed Ballintemple House, exit the Glen on to Churchtown Road, turn left and proceed with care along this road. On reaching the junction at Ballintemple, turn right on to Ballyrogan Road, observing the ancient remains of Errigal Old Church and souterrain on the left. Proceed along this road and turn left on to Gortnamoyagh Road before entering Gortnamoyagh Forest on the left. Within the forest section it is possible to visit the inauguration stone known as the Saint’s Track or Shane’s Leap. From the forest the route crosses open hillside recently planted in trees and follows the remnants of an old laneway to join Churchtown Road. Turn right and then left at the next junction on to Glen Road returning to the starting point at Errigal Bridge.
Getting to the Start	Turn off A29 south of Garvagh on to Churchtown Road. Follow this road until it joins Temple Road. Turn left and entrance to Errigal Glen is approx. 300m on left
Facilities	Refreshments and toilets available in Garvagh, approx. 3 miles away
Accessible Toilet Facilities	No
Accessible Terrain	Woodland trails, hills and roads
Accessible Signage	No
Publication	Leaflet entitled "A Guide to Glenullin's Waymarked Trails"
Publication Availability	Coleraine TIC Tel: 028 7034 4723