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 miles
- Strabane West 11.1 miles
- Cookstown East 20.1 miles
- Cookstown South 20.2 miles
- Cookstown West 19.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Gortin Ward 6.8 miles
- Owenkillew Ward 6.9 miles
- Dunnamanagh Ward 7.7 miles
- Park Ward 8.6 miles
- Artigarvan Ward 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Glenelly Valley
BT78 4NL, BT79 8AP, BT78 4NH, BT79 8BJ, BT79 8LB, BT79 8LZ, BT78 4DN, BT79 8DN, BT79 8DQ … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 19.2 miles
- Belfast International Airport 40.3 miles
- Londonderry Railway Station 16.1 miles
- Fintona Junction 18.9 miles
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 miles
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 5.5 miles
- Learmount Estate 7.5 miles
- Faccary House Estate 9.2 miles
- Comber House Estate 9.5 miles
- Holly Hill Estate 9.6 miles
- Kilcatten House Estate 10.4 miles
- Lisanelly House Estate 11 miles
- The Oaks Estate 11.5 miles
- Barons Court Estate 11.8 miles
- Glenkeen House Estate 12.8 miles
- Urney Park Estate 13 miles