Swatragh Cycle Route
Enjoy this route with impressive views of the Glenshane Pass snaking away in the distance and the ancient woodland and dolmen you pass along the way.
| County | Londonderry | Distance | 15 Miles |
| Nearest Town | Maghera | OS Map | 8 |
| Route Type | Forest, Hill, Woodland | Route Shape | Circular |
| AONB | Sperrins | Grid Ref (Start) | C853004 |
| Public Roads | On Public Road | Grid Ref (End) | C853004 |
Terrain
Hills and woodland
Point of Interest
Upperlands: This village is the birthplace of Charles Thompson, the Secretary of the Continental Congress who wrote and delivered the American Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Tirnorney Dolmen: 4,000 - 6,000 years old, originally used as a megalithic tomb.
Swatragh's Old School: Built in 1826 by The Mercers Company from London.
Route Description
Route Signing: The '10' signage will guide you along the Swatragh Cycle Route.
Advice & Recommendations:
- This route has some steep climbs
- Take care on the A29 in Swatragh
- Take care on the A42 in Maghera
Local Tourist Information Points:
- Information Panel located in Maghera Town Centre
- Nearest Tourist Information Centre, Magherafelt
Tel: 028 7963 1510
Cycle Shop:
- The nearest cycle shops are located in Castledawson and Moneymore
Ulsterbus Public Transport:
- Magherafelt
Tel: 028 7963 2218
Getting to the Start
Recommend beginning the cycle route in Maghera and following the Route '10' signage to Swatragh.
Traffic
- This route has some steep climbs
- Take care on the A29 in Swatragh
- Take care on the A42 in Maghera
Facilities
Public House, Cafe, Post Office, Shop and Public Convenience located in Maghera.
Public House and Shop located in Swatragh
Information for People with a Disability
This route has accessible toilet facilities.
This route has some steep climbs
Available Publication
The Swatragh Cycle Route
Published by Sustrans, available at most Sperrins Tourist Information points, Tel: 028 86747700
Links
Cycle Hire
Sperrins Cycle Breaks
John Donaghy, An Cregan Visitor Centre, Creggan, Omagh
Phone: 028 8076 1112
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One feedback comment has been left by a reader about Swatragh Cycle Route:
Chris on April 11, 2010 @ 16:53
Quite a hilly route but once you get over the climbs there are some great long downhill sections. Cycle route not very well sign posted in places, was able to find my way around as I know the area. Some great views.
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