Banagher Glen
| County | Distance | OS Map |
| Londonderry | 2 miles | Sheet 7 or Sperrins Activity Map |
| Nearest Town | Route Shape | RouteType |
| Dungiven or Feeny | Circular | Woodland |
| Terrain | Grid Reference (Start) | Grid Reference (Finish) |
| Surfaced road | C672048 | C672048 |
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. Please note car park is open daily in July & August from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
| Point of Interest | Ancient woodland, flora & fauna |
| Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | Sperrins |
| Route Description | 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 | C672 048 |
| Facilities | Seasonal toilets at car park. Refreshments & toilets in Dungiven. |
| Accessible Toilet Facilities | No |
| Accessible Terrain | Tarmac road uphill to Reservoir |
| Accessible Signage | No |
| Publication | 1. Walk the Sperrins- Landscapes from Stone. 2. Your guide to walking the Casueway Coast & Glens 3. The Sperrins Walking Guide |
| Publication Availability | Limavady TIC 028 776 0307 Causeway Coast & Glens 028 7032 7720 Sperrins Tourism 028 8674 7700 |
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2 feedback comments have been left by readers about Banagher Glen:
brilliant place to walk!! I try and walk it on a daily basis or at least 4 times a wk!!
more signs are neede to keep you informed of the remaining distance to the dam would be helpfull .
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