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Sperrins Walking Weekend - Spirit of the Lough

Main Street, Bellaghy, County Londonderry, BT45 8HT
View of Church tower and spire protruding from behind trees in the middle of Church Island with marshy land in front of the trees and Lough Beg in fro

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Connected by a narrow goose-neck of the River Bann to the larger Lough Neagh, Lough Beg is home to historic Church Island, nestled in the natural migratory habitat of a diversity of waterfowl. As well as the surviving remnants of a Christian church, the location has earlier evidence of a healing well nearby.

This moderate lakeside walk on minor road and trail, takes in Longpoint Wood Nature Reserve and pays homage to the natural flora and fauna along the lough-shore as well as the poetry of Seamus Heaney. It also explores the legacy of the infamous Bishop Hervey (1730-1803) who built Ballyscullion House on the nearby shores of Lough beg and is a must for people interested in preserving the natural land and water-scape with its many gifts.

Starting point - Seamus Heaney HomePlace - 10am

Items to bring:

School size back pack
Water
Packed lunch
Waterproof top and bottoms
Hiking boots (for challenging and moderate walks)
Wear- sports type outdoor clothing
Sun-Cream, sun hat/woolly hat dependent on forecast 

Optional
Hiking poles
Gaiters

*Walkers will be transported by coach from registration point to beginning of walk

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