Mind you, on a busy fishing day - usually when it rains, because fisherman are masochists, it can be quite dangerous walking along the banks whilst trying to avoid the more or less inexpertly cast tackle. My dog has had several narrow escapes - as had the amateurish anglers. The wildlife is varied. I've seen foxes, badgers, otters, herons, white dippers, sparrowhawks and occasionally the blue flash of a kingfisher. Some of my students visit the river to watch the salmon leap over the weirs.
Domestic animals can also turn into wildlife.
Once we spotted an escaped mink, and some of the above mentioned cows deserve a page to themselves. Click here for an eye witness account of the Famous Limavady Cattle Stampede , but should you plan a night time expedition along the river Roe, you should maybe read the following cautionary tale first. The park also reflects Limavady's changing industrial history. The geography of the river is ideal for the use of water power via mill races. Remains of several water wheels and linen factories can still be seen.