ROE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK

This natural park is a worthwhile excursion in the countryside east of Derry. It has wonderful old mills and money-laundering meadows, remnants of the flax industry, once flourishing in the valley. It was the first hydroelectric plant in Ulster (it opened its doors in 1886). Roe Valley is a popular place and walkers can learn about biodiversity and local history during the various courses. The centre visitor is a ecomuseum that explains the fauna and flora of the region.