Section 1 of 2, North Sperrins Way
Dungiven to Drumsurn
10.5 miles (16.9 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Access disputed. Walkers may find part of this route blocked or unmarked. Over Benbradagh, near Dungiven, campaigners reported in August 2026 that the waymarks had been taken down and "no trespassing" signs put up. The council says it did not move them; a request to record the public rights of way there was made to the council on 24 August 2026, alongside a wind farm application. Source: irishnews.com.
Up and down
About 465 m of climbing and 410 m of descent; highest point 419 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Dungiven.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 210 m from the start. DirectionsBus stop, 400 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 210 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 290 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 310 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Drumsurn. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
Planning the North Sperrins Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitcausewaycoastandglens.com.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 66%, gravel and tracks 19%, grass 16%.
About 59% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 stiles, 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 150 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 1.9 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- The Pot Bar: 7.3 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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