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The river is often seen as a cultural and socio-political boundary between the industrialized, Greater Belfast area to the east and the more rural, agricultural west. Scenic and Historic Highlights

A historic area in Coleraine known for its lock gates and the Salmon Leap , a well-known spot for watching migrating salmon.

The is Northern Ireland's longest river, stretching 80 miles (129 km) from the Mourne Mountains in the southeast to the Atlantic Ocean on the north coast. It is famously divided into two sections by Lough Neagh , the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles. Key Geographical Features

The scenic estuary where the river meets the Atlantic, situated between the golden sands of Portstewart Strand and Castlerock.

Rises in the Mourne Mountains and flows northwest for 42 miles before entering Lough Neagh.