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Benbradagh

Gelvin Road, Dungiven, County Londonderry, BT47 4QU
Benbradagh

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A demanding walk off road over rough terrain. Rewarded with amazing 360 degree views.

Start Point:
C752112

Finish Point:
C752112

Route:
*Please note that this walk can be challenging in poor weather conditions. Visibility can drop lower than 50 metres in heavy rain or mist.* Start by climbing the gate between the bridge and house on the East side of American Road. Pass over a second gate and keep to the right of a stream flowing from the SE. There are a few white topped marker posts that you can follow, but these should not be relied upon, for example in low visibility conditions. Ground conditions are rough and variable underfoot as should be expected of the open mountainside. Continue to follow the stream until meeting Evishagaran, where you will come across the ruined remains of a building with a tree growing through the site. Continue to follow the course of the stream and you will meet a fence line as you climb towards the 454 spot height. Cross the first gate in the fence line to pick up a rough track that brings you to the top of Boviel Road above Glenshane Pass. Don’t access the road but follow the ridge westwards for over 1 km before turning N. Keep as high on the ridge as you can and you will pick up more white posts that will take you to the top of the public road coming from Dungiven. Some of these may be white topped fencing posts. Cross a heavy iron gate, turn left to follow the track and head for the summit of Benbradagh. Retrace your steps back to the iron gate and return to your car along the American Road. As this is MoD land, there are several gates to be traversed that remained locked on a long term basis. The first stage of this walk to Boviel Road can be quite wet at times but the second section provides a drier route along the ridge to Benbradagh. Sheep graze the area throughout the year so dogs are not advisable. You are advised not to attempt this walk without OS Map Sheet 8 and a compass.

Distance:
7 miles

Terrain:
Open mountain, boggy & rough

Point of interest:
Superb 360 views, old remains

Facilities:
Refreshments & Toilets in Dungiven

Publication:
Sperrins Tourism walking guide

Publication availability:
Limavady TIC 028 7776 0307 or Sperrins Tourism 028 8674 7700

Nearest town:
Dungiven

OS map:
Sheet 8

Accessible terrain:
No - off road mountain walking

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  • Free (parking charges may apply)

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Public Transport Directions

Accessed off the B64 Dungiven to Garvagh Road. 3.5 miles north of Dungiven turn right onto Gelvin Road. Turn right after 2 miles onto American Road. Alternative start point accessed from Curragh Rd Dungiven. Turn off Chapel Road and floow road straight to top of mountina. No Public transport.

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