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Slieve Gallion Cycle Route

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.

County

Londonderry

Distance

25 Miles

Nearest Town

Moneymore

OS Map

Route Type

Mountain

Route Shape

Circular

AONB

Sperrins

Grid Ref (Start)

H783946

Public Roads

On Public Road

Grid Ref (End)

H783946

Terrain

This route has some steep climbs

Point of Interest

Springhill House, a National Trust property: "The Prettiest House in Ulster", believed to be home to the ghost of Olivia Lenox-Conyngham.

Manor House: Built by the Draper's Guild in the 1840s, situated in the middle of the historic conservation village of Moneymore

Slieve Gallion: Standing alone at the eastern edge of the Speriins with wonderful views from all sides

Route Description

Route signing:
The '8' signage will guide you along the Slieve Gallion Cycle Route

Advice and Recommendations:

- Springhill House is an ideal start location
- This route has some steep climbs

Local Tourist Information Points:

- The Manor House, Moneymore
Tel: 028 8674 7700

Cycle Shop:

- Cicli Sport, Moneymore
Tel: 028 8676 6440

Getting to the Start

Springhill House is an ideal start location.
Tel: 028 8674 8210

Traffic

This route has some steep climbs

Ulsterbus Public Transport:
Cookstown
Tel: 028 8676 6640

Facilities

Public Houses, Post Office, Shopping, Public Conveniences and Tourist Information are located in Moneymore.

Public Houses, Cafes, Shopping, Post Office, Public Telephone and Public Conveniences are located in Draperstown