This is a site with great appeal; the walk described is one of a variety through scenic
riverside and woodland, combining legend with industrial and natural heritage.
Nearest Towns: Limavady
Distance: 2 miles (3km) Circular
Points of Interest: River Roe, industrial
heritage, O’Cahan’s Rock, Corn Store
From the Green Lane car park, carefully
cross Dogleap Road, go through the small
gate and on between the white gate
pillars, then follow the twists and turns of
the trail (an old coach road) through the
‘Wet Wood’, keeping left at forks.
After 0.6 mile (1km) the path descends to
the River Roe, designated an Area of
Special Scientific Interest (ASSI). Cross the
bridge and turn right, with the mill race
(which once powered linen mills) on
your left.
After about 0.5 mile (700m) the path turns
left across the mill race, then right and
after a short ascent leads to O’Cahan’s
Rock, from which legend has it, a
horseman from the O’Cahan clan evaded
pursuers by leaping to safety across the
river. Follow the path southeast past the
site of O’Cahan’s Castle and an old tannery
site to the red brick Corn Store building.
Pass through the gate onto Dogleap Road,
watching for traffic, cross Largy Bridge and
return to the car park.
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