Glenelly Valley
Ward in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.767, -7.208 |
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| Dialling code: | 02881 (Newtownstewart) |
The Glenelly Valley lies within the rural uplands of County Tyrone in the Derry City and Strabane district, cutting through the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains. A narrow glacial valley shaped by the Glenelly River, it is sparsely populated with small settlements such as Plumbridge, where agriculture - largely sheep and cattle farming - dominates alongside growing small‑scale tourism, hill‑walking and angling.
The area shows a long rural history in field patterns and old churches and retains a strong community life with traditional music, Gaelic sport and seasonal events. Like many parts of rural Northern Ireland it faces economic challenges and depopulation, but its dramatic scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities and close‑knit communities make it a distinctive part of the local district.
Postcode districts covering Glenelly Valley
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Strabane West 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Cookstown East 20.1 miles32.3 km
- Cookstown South 20.2 miles32.5 km
- Cookstown West 19.5 miles31.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Gortin Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Owenkillew Ward 6.9 miles11 km
- Dunnamanagh Ward 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Park Ward 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Artigarvan Ward 9.4 miles15.2 km
Example postcodes in Glenelly Valley
BT79 8AX, BT82 8NR, BT78 4DR, BT79 8ER, BT82 8QH, BT79 8DW, BT82 8ND, BT79 8DQ, BT78 4DN … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Belfast International Airport 40.3 miles64.8 km
- Londonderry Railway Station 16.1 miles26 km
- Fintona Junction 18.9 miles30.5 km
Schools in Glenelly Valley
- St Brigid's Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Primary School Primary
- Strabane Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Beltrim Castle Estate 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Learmount Estate 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Faccary House Estate 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Comber House Estate 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Holly Hill Estate 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Kilcatten House Estate 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Lisanelly House Estate 11 miles17.7 km
- The Oaks Estate 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Barons Court Estate 11.8 miles19 km
- Glenkeen House Estate 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Urney Park Estate 13 miles21 km