Sawel Cycle Route
By cycling the scenic valleys and hill passes of the Sperrins you`ll gain an appreciation of this region`s ancient geology. Travelling this route will also bring you around the highest line of hills in the Sperrins - know as the Sperrin Ridge.
County
Londonderry
Nearest Town
Plumbridge village
Route Type
Hill
AONB
Sperrins
Grid Ref (Start)
H484914
Distance
30 miles
OS Map
Sheet 13
Route Shape
Circular
On/Off Road
On Public road
Grid Ref (End)
H484914
terrain
Tarmac road surfaces, the hill climb is approx 140 metres vertically, which is a 3km linear cycle up to Sawel Pass.
route description
Starting at Plumbridge follow the signed route along the Landahussy Road to Barnes then along the Corramore Road for 4km crossing the valley to Cranagh. Travel east to Sperrin hamlet then cycle uphill over Sawel Pass, sitting at 320 metres. Descent to go through Park village and follow the route to Aghabrack and on for a short climb up the Butterlope Glen. Descent to Aghalane and enter Glenelly again to travel west and finish at Plumbridge.
getting to the start
Ulster bus services run from Belfast to Londonderry and Strabane the Sperrin Rambler goes from Belfast to Omagh via Glenelly - for timetables visit www.translink.co.uk
By car from Belfast follow the signs for the M2 motorway to Maghera and Derry on the A6. Leave the A6 near Maghera following the signs to Draperstown, from Draperstown go along the B47 to Plumbridge.
traffic
Quiet upland roads with little traffic.
facilities
Shops and public toilets available in the 3 villages en route.
information for People with a Disability
Entire route has tarmac surfaces, a steep incline brings the route to Sawel Pass.
available publications
The Sawel Cycle Route
Strabane Tourist Information Centre and Sustrans
Cycle hire
Gortin Accommodation Suite and Activity Centre
Contact: jonathan porter
62 Main Street
Gortin
Email:
info@gortin.net
Phone: 028 8164 8346
Web:
www.gortin.net
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