Ulster Way

Dungiven to Castlerock incorporating the North Sperrins Way

From the main spine of the Sperrin Mountains a broad ridge of rolling upland stretches north all the way to the north coast. The North Sperrins Way makes up the majority of this route following the crest of this ridge from the historic town of Dungiven all the way to Swans's Bridge near Binevenagh. The Ulster Way section then continues further to Castlerock on the north coast. Along the way the route enjoys fine views and a variety of walking, from open mountainside to forest trails and quiet roads.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Londonderry37.5 miles (60 km)Sheets 4, 7 & 8Starting with rural roads (some of which can be busy at times), moving onto open moorland and extensive forest trails before finishing with rural roads into Castlerock.
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
DungivenCastlerockStarts at C694087
Ends at C773360
Dungiven, Benbradagh, Binevenagh, Binevenagh AONB, Downhill, Castlerock
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Useful Contacts

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Limavady Tourist Information Centre+44(0)28 7776 0307tourism@limavady.gov.uk
Magherafelt Tourist Information Centre+44(0)28 7963 1510thebridewell@magherafelt.gov.uk
Londonderry Tourist Information Centre+44(0)28 7963 1510info@derryvisitor.com
Portrush Tourist Information Centre (seasonal)+44(0)28 7082 3333portrushtic@btconnect.com

Emergency Numbers

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Emergency Services112 or 999 (free)
Non emergency Police number0845 600 8000 (local rate)
National Health Service - NHS Direct UK Helpline for Healthcare4554

Links to Local Websites

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Northern Ireland Environment Agency - protect, conserve and promote the natural environment and built heritagewww.ni-environment.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Tourist Boardwww.discovernorthernireland.com
Translink - Northern Ireland's integrated bus and rail public transport companywww.translink.com
BBC Weather Forecastnews.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/
Sperrins Tourismwww.sperrinstourism.com
Derry Visitor and Convention Bureauwww.derryvisitor.com
Causeway Coast and Glens Tourismwww.causewaycoastandglens.com
Northern Ireland’s North Coastwww.northcoastni.com
Causeway Coast and Glens Heritage Trustwww.ccght.org