Discover the Bann Valley

A unique working farm experience celebrating rare breed cattle, traditional food and the heritage of the Bann Valley.

Discover the Bann Valley through a guided working farm experience. Meet rare Irish Moiled cattle, hear the stories that shaped the valley, enjoy traditional bread making and taste local food on our family farm in Garvagh, Northern Ireland.

Discover the landscapes, stories, food traditions and rare breed cattle that connect the Bann Valley to America.

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A rare breed

Travel through the farm to meet Irish Moiled cattle, one of Ireland's rarest native breeds and an important part of the region's farming heritage.

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The 1718 Atlantic crossing

Follow the journey of Rev. James McGregor and the families who left the Bann Valley for New Hampshire, carrying their skills, traditions and stories across the Atlantic.

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Traditional Bread Making

Take part in a hands-on demonstration of traditional potato griddle bread using simple local ingredients.

Traditional Potato Bread on a plate with a glass of juice and butter on a marble surface

Farmhouse Tasting

Enjoy a tasting of Bann Valley food traditions, including Irish Moiled beef, your own fresh potato bread, farmhouse butter, tallow crackers and seasonal local produce.

The best way to understand a place is to walk its fields, share its food and hear its stories.

Your experience includes

  • Guided farm trailer tour
  • Meet Irish Moiled cattle
  • Local folklore and migration stories
  • Bread-making demonstration
  • Farmhouse food experience
  • Handmade tallow candle
  • Recipe collection

Practical Information

  • Approx. 2½ hours
  • Maximum 24 guests
  • Private groups welcome
  • Advance booking required

Hosted by David and Sandra

Every visit is personally guided by us..

We share our family farm, our Irish Moiled cattle and the stories, traditions and food that have shaped this place for generations.

Booking and enquiries

Preferred dates, group size, special interests, dietary requirements or anything else you'd like us to know.

We reply personally to every enquiry and will be in touch to discuss available dates and tailor your visit.

A place to experience, not simply visit.

We look forward to welcoming you to Moyletra Farm.