The Loup () is a small village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It lies near the western shore of Lough Neagh between Moneymore, Magherafelt, Ballyronan and Coagh, within the district of Mid Ulster.
In the 1991 census, there were 172 people living in the village. Of those, 89 (51.7%) were male and 83 (48.3%) were female.
In the 1981 census, there were 99 people living in the village. Of those, 51 (51.5%) were male and 48 (48.5%) were female.
Gaelic games are very popular in the area, with St. Patricks CAC being the local club.
Former Gaelic footballer for Derry GAA and manager for St. Patrick's GAC, Johnny McBride, is from the village.