Loughermore Forest
Loughermore Forest is predominately an upland, coniferous forest covering over 1340ha (over 3000 acres). The current main species are Sitka spruce and Lodgepole pine. There are also many corridors of mixed broadleaves to break up the conifer blocks and provide a hardwood habitat for fauna and flora.
The new wind farm can be seen to the south of the Baranilt Road leading to Loughermore Forest.
A number of the blocks are included in the North Sperrins Area of Outstanding Beauty. From the higher points of the forest there are extensive views over Lough Foyle and the Donegal hills beyond.
In the forest as a whole there is not much organised recreation, from the car park on the Baranailt Road there is a small single-track walk along the water to the Slaghtmanus Road. Along this route many insects and invertebrates can be seen plus various plants throughout the year.
How to get there
From Limavady: Take the B69 (Baranailt Road) towards Claudy. After driving past the wind farm the forest car park is second exit on the right.
From Claudy: Take the B69 (Baranailt Road) towards Limavady. Continue driving until a mature forest on your right hand side, car park is on left after the next bridge.
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