Limavady, Market town in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Limavady is a market town in County Londonderry situated at the foot of Binevenagh mountain. The River Roe runs through the settlement, which lies between Londonderry and Coleraine.
King James I granted a charter to the settlement in 1613, formalizing a Plantation colony that Sir Thomas Phillips had established. This early framework shaped how the town developed over the following centuries.
A local musician named Jane Ross recorded a melody here that would eventually become the famous song Danny Boy. This musical connection remains part of the town's character today.
The town center is compact and easy to walk around. Schools and the regional college are close together and accessible without a car.
The name comes from Irish words meaning 'dog's leap,' inspired by a local legend about a dog that jumped across the River Roe. This story is less famous than the Danny Boy connection but is equally rooted in the town's identity.
Location: County Londonderry
Location: Causeway Coast and Glens
Website: http://limavady.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.05300,-6.94600
Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:49
Mussenden Temple
15.4 km
Downhill House
15.1 km
Binevenagh
7.1 km
Dungiven Castle
14.4 km
Roe Valley Country Park
3.1 km
Portstewart Strand
18.1 km
Benbradagh
12.9 km
Northburgh Castle
17 km
Liffock House
15.1 km
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre
437 m
Roe Estuary Nature Reserve
6.5 km
Macosquin Abbey
15.5 km
Cooly Skull House
16.8 km
Inishowen Maritime Museum and Planetarium
16.9 km
Limavady Baptist Church
655 m
Warren Point Lighthouse
17.5 km
Moville Lighthouse
15.6 km
St Finian's Church of Ireland, Redcastle
16.8 km
Cooly Graveyard
16.8 km
Church of St Pius X, Moville
16.3 km
Roe Valley Hospital (former Workhouse) Benevenagh Avenue Limavady Co Londonderry Bt49 Oaq
654 m
St Mary's Church, Ballybrack
16.9 km
Mausoleum Downhill Demesne Castlerock Co. Londonderry
14.9 km
Ballykelly Presbyterian Church Main Street Ballykelly Limavady Co Londonderry Bt49 9hs
4.5 km
Glebe Bridge
16.1 km
Banagher Old Church
16.8 km
Walled Garden & Dovecote / Ice-house Downhill Demesne Seacoast Road Castlerock Co. Londonderry Bt51 4rp
14.9 km
Martello Tower Point Road Magilligan Limavady Co Londonderry
15.5 kmVisited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes