Ulster Way

Moneyneany to Dungiven

Although this 9-mile section is entirely on road or footpath, it offers some fantastic views from the summit of the Moneyneany-Dungiven road. The challenge lies in the 260m of ascent that must be made to reach the top. Thereafter you can savour the views as you walk downhill into the Roe Valley and the historic town of Dungiven.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Londonderry9 miles (14 km)7, 8 , 13, Sperrin Activity MapRural roads
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
MoneyneanyDungivenStarts at H751971
Ends at C694087		Moneyneany, Dungiven & Sperrins AONB
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Accommodation and Useful Facilities

Refreshments are available at the start and finish of the route in Moneyneany and Gortin. This short section has no refreshment stops along the way.

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Town, Villages, and Points of Interest

TypeNameAbout
Town / VillageDungivenThe market town of Dungiven (meaning Given's Fort) ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToilets

The market town of Dungiven (meaning Given's Fort) lies nine miles south of Limavady near the foot of Benbradagh mountain, originally the seat of the O'Cahan Clan. Visitor attractions include the restored Dungiven Castle and Dungiven Priory which overlooks a 200ft precipice on the River Roe, founded in 1100AD and contains the tomb of Cooey-na-Gall, an ancient Chieftan of the O'Cahan clan. Dungiven provides visitors with a range of locally owned shops and brand name stores on its Main Street.

Grid ReferenceC692093
WebsitesLimavady Tourism - Dungiven
Town / VillageMoneyneanyMoneyneany or Moneyneena (from the Irish: Móin na ...
ParkingShop

Moneyneany or Moneyneena (from the Irish: Móin na nIonadh meaning "peatland of wonders") is a small village.

In the parish of Ballinascreen there was a holy well near the Catholic chapel at Moneyeena, and this well was defended by a magician known as Sir Volvet.

The magician was so possessive of the well’s properties that he kept an earless dog, chained to the well to prevent other inhabitants of the area from benefiting from the water. Through time this well became known as Tobarawathymeel or ‘The Earless Dog’s Well’.

Magical powers were not restricted to this individual, tradition says that the townland of Moneyneany derived its name from the fact that its valleys were a favourite place with the old Irish warriors to learn their exercises and also to perform great exploits and tricks by magic. It was consequently called Mona-na-neenthus or ‘The bog of wonders’.

Grid ReferenceH753971

Accommodation and Facilities

PlaceTypeNameRating
DungivenB&BBradaghN/A
Address132 Main Street, Dungiven, Londonderry/Derry
BT47 4LG
Phone(028) 7774 1346
DungivenB&BCashel Lake ViewN/A
Address17 Birren Road, Dungiven, Londonderry/Derry
BT47 4SH
Phone(028) 7774 2159
Emailcasheltrout@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.cashellakeview.com
DungivenB&BEdenroeN/A
Address32 Chapel Road, Dungiven, Londonderry/Derry
BT47 4RT
Phone(028) 77742029
Emailedenroe@aol.com
DungivenGuesthouseDungiven CastleFour Star
AddressDungiven Castle, 145 Main Street, Dungiven, Londonderry/Derry
BT47 4LF
Phone(028) 7774 2428
Emaildungivencastle@talktalkbusiness.net
Websiteswww.dungivencastle.com
DungivenGuesthouseGort Na Drum HouseFour Star
Address23 Gortnahey Road, Dungiven, Londonderry/Derry
BT47 4PY
Phone(028) 7774 1289
Emailpatricia@gortnadrumhouse.com
Websiteswww.gortnadrumhouse.com
MoneyneanyB&BDerrynoid Conference CentreN/A
AddressDerrynoid, Draperstown
BT45 7DW
Phone(028) 7962 9100
Emailhelen@derrynoid.co.uk
Websiteswww.derrynoid.co.uk