Sperrin Cycle Routes

The Bann Valley Cycle Route
Distance: 16 Miles, 26 Km
Discover: Country Roads and Gentle Farmland
Enjoy the quiet country roads traversing the fertile landscape of the Bann Valley, with views towards the Bann corridor and beyond towards the Antrim hills.

The busy rural market towns of Garvagh and Kilrea offer opportunities to explore local heritage and culture and enjoy traditional hospitality.

The Derg Valley Cycle Route
Distance: 30 Miles, 48 Km
Discover: Country Estates, Castles and Mills
An idyllic cycle along parts of the Strule and Derg Valleys, affording magnificent views of both the Sperrin and Donegal mountain ranges.

The Eagle’s Glen Cycle Route
Distance: 14 Miles, 22 Km
Discover: Mountains, Monuments and Myths
A very scenic cycle route through the ancient Errigal landscape, centred on the picturesque Glenullin Valley with the lowland raised bog as its prominent natural feature.

Enjoy spectacular views as you cycle along quiet country roads and stop off at various ancient sites and monuments along the route, many of which have interpretation on-site.

The Gold Cycle Route
Distance: 31 Miles, 50 Km
Discover: Gold, Glens and Tranquil Valleys
A scenic route, with little traffic taking you through the ancient valleys and spirit lifting heights of the Sperrins.

Explore the breathtaking Glenelly and Owenkillew Valleys as you cycle through the dramatic Barnes Gap and the wilds of Sawelabeg and Doraville.

The Lough Fea Cycle Route
Distance: 41 Miles, 66 Km
Discover: Loughs, Country Roads and Peat Bogs
A delightful route taking in the archaeology of Beaghmore Stone Circles, the remote Glenelly Valley, the charm of Lough Fea and the hustle and bustle of Cookstown.

The Moyola Cycle Route
Distance: 11 Miles, 17 Km
Discover: Leafy Lanes and Meandering Rivers
A gentle cycle along the flat leafy lanes between Tobermore and Maghera crisscrossing the Moyola River

The Sawel Cycle Route
Distance: 30 Miles, 48 Km
Discover: Mountains, Glens and Blanket Bog
Discover the very essence of a landscape millions of years in the making.

Savour the magnificent height of Sawel, the quiet solitude of Learmount Forest or simply enjoy the wonderful views afforded by the Glenelly Valley.

The Slieve Gallion Cycle Route
Distance: 25 Miles, 40 Km
Discover: Mountain and Plantation Heritage
A challenging and very scenic cycle route circumnavigating Slieve Gallion with spectacular views and taking in Springhill House and the plantation towns of Moneymore and Draperstown.

The Strule Valley Cycle Route
Distance: 37 Miles, 59 Km
Discover: Rolling Hills and Meandering Rivers
Explore the Strule Valley and its hinterland on this route, which follows the National Cycle Network.

Visit the attractive villages of Newtownstewart, Gortin, Plumbridge and Sion Mills.

The Swatragh Cycle Route
Distance: 15 Miles, 24 Km
Discover: Linen, Dams and Gentle Streams
Enjoy this route with impressive views of the Glenshane Pass snaking away in the distance and the ancient woodland and dolmen as you pass along the way.

The White Hare Cycle Route
Distance: 36 Miles, 58 Km
Discover: Archaeology and Legend
A delightful cycle route, which passes by many of the archaeological features found in the area including

Creggandevesky and Aghascrebagh Ogham Stone, and through the Villages of Carrickmore, Greencastle and Mountfield.

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