Leafets, etc. can be obtained from the GADDA building on upcoming events, places to visit and thing to do around the north west area.

Garvagh is well known for Brown Trout and Salmon fishing.
The River Agivey runs in an easterly direction from the Sperrin Mountains, passing through Garvagh and Aghadowey before entering the River Bann.  The Agivey River is one of the Bann's main tributaries and is among the earliest in the season to offer good Salmon fishing.  As the river is only 10 miles from the sea, prime salmon fishing starts around the end of June, and continues to the season end. 
Abundant wild Brown Trout remain a strong attraction of the Agivey.

The forest has an area of over 500 acres, and is located to the west and south west of the town, it has both conifer and broad leaved trees.  It has well maintained forest roads and pathways of almost 7 safe and very attractive miles.
The forest also offers a wide variety of wild flowers and grasses that are impressive enough to be studied by experts.  The forest also claims fame to a pyramid, this was erected as a family vault by Lord Garvagh in the 19th Century.  The structure built of freestone blocks measures 18 feet square at the base and is about 21 feet high, surrounding this is the Bluebell Woods which are a stunning sight when they are in full bloom. 
You can often see buzzards soaring overhead calling to each other, and you could also have a chance meeting with a few resident squirrels.  The locals have come to value the forest for its peace and tranquility but is a place sorely overlooked by visitors, who would most likely find it a safe and interesting place to walk or cycle.

1. Legavannon Walk -This walk starts at the Pot Bar on the B64 Dungiven-Garvagh road and follows an ancient coach road. The route bypasses a scenic, scarp edge, plunge pool locally known as the Legavannon Pot. The walk extends to approx. 8 kilometres and is mainly open mountain and green lane.
2. Drumbane Walk - This walk starts in a farmyard on Drumbane Hill off Drumbane Road and is approx 10 kilometres. The first part of the route follows a trail around Drumbane Hill, passing the site of an early Iron Age settlement. From the summit of Drumbane Hill (250m), in good visibility, there are fine panoramic views of the Antrim Hills, Bann Valley, Donegal and even the Mournes. The remainder of the route encompasses upland off-road hill walking, again offering splendid views over lower-lying Glenullin region and beyond towards Donegal and a section along country roads back to the finish at Glenullin Resource Centre.
3. Errigal Glen Walk - This way marked trail starts and finishes at the Errigal Bridge entrance to Errigal Glen on Temple Road and is approx 4 kilometres. The route follows the fast flowing Agivey River through the steep-sided and well-wooded Glen. The Glen, which is home to many species of flora and fauna, displays many characteristics of traditional ancient woodland and it is believed that many of the beech trees are in excess of 200 years old. The remainder of the route comprises country roads, forest tracks and gentle open hillside. Points of interest along the route include Ballintemple House, Errigal Old church graveyard and Souterrain and Gortnamoyagh Inauguration Stone.
4. Benbradagh Walk - Starting from Gelvin Road some 3 miles to the east of the summit of Benbradagh, this walk covers a distance of approx. 12 kilometres and reaches an altitude of 1536ft (468 metres). This circular route commands excellent views over four counties – Donegal, Derry, Tyrone and Antrim and further afield. This route comprises some walking on surfaced road but the majority is on open green mountain. This Grade 1 walk provides a fine experience of the mountain environment of the Sperrins with landscape, myth, legend and natural history.

Further Information :

Telephone : 028 2955 7380

e-mail : info@glenullinservices.com

Web Site : www.glenullinraisedbog.com

Garvagh is on the eastern tip of the Sperrins and as such can offer a good base for walking and cycling holidays.  There is an abundance of hill, trail and countryside walks in spectacular scenery as well as an excellent range of cycling routes.  The unique beauty of the Sperrins area is that it has something to offer every type of cyclist, whether it is leisurely family day trips or more challenging road cycling and mountain biking.