Reubens Glen
Reubens Glen Wooded Walk is a beautiful ancient coach road that once linked the plantation towns of Draperstown and Moneymore in the early 17th Century.
This particular section through Reubens Glen, around 1.5km, is the last remaining identifiable part of what was once an important thoroughfare between the two settlements.
The route follows a small river through a wooded area featuring mature larch trees, with the occasional noble fir, birch and ash. The rest of the route consists mostly of native broadleaves with the occasional Spanish chestnut planted at random. Bluebells and wood sorrel are the dominant ground cover and are a wonderful sight when in full bloom.
An abundance of wildlife is also evident. Foxes, badgers, rabbits and grey squirrels make their home in the glen. Buzzards, peregrine falcons, sparrow hawks, magpies, rooks, grey crows and the common cuckoo can sometimes be heard. Listen to the sound of jays chattering noisily in the distance.
All these sounds combined with the ripples of the stream create an oasis of tranquility in the midst of an intensive farming area. Add to this the natural beauty of the glen itself and the result is the reopening of a forgotten place of unforgettable beauty, peace and tranquility.
Enjoy with a picnic at one of the picnic tables which are nicely secluded at the entrance to the glen!
For further Information contact
Magherafelt Tourist Information Centre
T: 028 796 31510
