scenic drives around derry

The scenic Bishop's Road across Binevenagh mountain is joined from the A2 north of Limavady by taking the B201 for a mile and then turning left. The Earl Bishop built the road to improve access to Limavady from his palace at Downhill. After 5 miles stop at the Bishop's View for the panorama over the plain. A lovely 7 mile golden strand sweeps round to Magilligan Point where where a martello tower, built in Napolonic days, commands the approach to Lough Foyle. Swirling air currents around the poi...