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Lough Foyle

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Lough Foyle mudflat view

These remote mudflats and fields are the ideal place to see brent geese, whooper swans and wigeons in the early winter months. The best vantage points are on the minor roads off the A2 between Limavady and Londonderry.

To plan your visit, ask for a map from RSPB Northern Ireland Headquarters by calling 028 90491547. 

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Open at all times.

The place to...

see large numbers of birds on the mudflats at high tide.

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028 9049 1547

Nearest town: Near Londonderry

County L'derry

Grid reference: NV714858

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For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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Last published: 24/10/2008 11:39:42
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Flock of wigeon grazing - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Lough Foyle mudflat sceen - Andy Hay (RSPB, Ref: 2003_4520_009)
Whooper swan, spreading wings close up - Graham Catley
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)