Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Limavady

Limavady is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, home to about 12,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 146 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Roe Valley Country Park (3 km), Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish (5 km) and Binevenagh AONB (12 km).

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Limavady, Northern Ireland
Limavady, Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Limavady at a glance

Location
Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Population
about 12,970
Coordinates
55.0504° N, 6.9507° W
Places within 50 km
146 (39 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Limavady

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Limavady: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Limavady

88 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Drenagh (2 km); the best-known is Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limavady

38 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Keady Mountain (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Keady Mountain · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~7 km
  • Mullaghmore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Binevenagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~9 km
  • Craiggore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~12 km
  • Loughermore · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~14 km
  • Benbradagh · viewpoint · Northern Ireland · ~16 km

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Churches near Limavady

27 churches within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Ballykelly Presbyterian Church (5 km); the best-known is Killowen Parish Church (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Limavady

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Enagh Lough (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Limavady

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Lough Foyle (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Limavady

10 museums within 100 km of Limavady. The closest is Limavady Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Limavady

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limavady
  2. 3 km Roe Valley Country Park · trek, Northern Ireland
  3. 5 km Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish · heritage site, Northern Ireland
  4. 13 km Lough Foyle · beach, Northern Ireland
  5. 21 km Downhill Strand · beach, Northern Ireland
  6. 7 km Binevenagh AONB · nature spot, Northern Ireland
  7. 12 km Back to Limavady

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How to reach Limavady

    All places near Limavady by distance

    Within 15 km of Limavady

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limavady by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6388Drenagh (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3038Keady Mountain (7 km)
    Churches1827Ballykelly Presbyterian Church (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs313Enagh Lough (25 km)
    Beaches & coast510Lough Foyle (15 km)
    Museums810Limavady Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Roe Estuary Nature Reserve (8 km)
    Parks28Curry's Fun Park (32 km)
    Other attractions57St Lowry's Well (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves16Lower Bann (33 km)
    Waterfalls44Ness Waterfall - Highest Waterfall In Northern Ireland (23 km)
    Treks23Roe Valley Country Park (3 km)
    Temples11Mussenden Temple (20 km)

    Limavady: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limavady?

    Roe Valley Country Park (trek, about 3 km), Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish (heritage site, about 5 km), Binevenagh AONB (nature spot, about 12 km), Lough Foyle (beach, about 15 km), Downhill Strand (beach, about 17 km), Dungiven Castle (heritage site, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Limavady?

    146 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 churches, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Limavady?

    Drenagh, about 2 km by road; Beetling Mill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Limavady?

    Keady Mountain, about 7 km by road; Binevenagh (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Limavady?

    Ballykelly Presbyterian Church, about 5 km by road; St Columb's Church (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limavady?

    Start in Limavady, visit Roe Valley Country Park, then Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish, then Lough Foyle, then Downhill Strand, then Binevenagh AONB, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limavady?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Limavady

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Limavady’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Limavady on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.