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Situated on both sides of the main A37 road from Derry to Coleraine this 1142 hectare forest provides a home to rabbits foxes stoats badgers as well as brown hares and hedgehogs. The mix of conifers include Sitka Norway Spruce Japanese Larch and various others. Facilities here include a picnic area caravan and camping park and walking trails. Admission : Free Location : On the A37, 7 miles from Limavady towards Coleraine Open : All Year...

Depending on the starting point of your walk you can enjoy a scenic and leisurely stroll leading you towards the city centre at the Guildhall or from the city centre along Foyle Embankment pathways. The views of the farbanks of the river include St Columb's Park and much of the old Waterside steeped in history. Location :Running from the Guildhall towards Culmore Road, Queens Quay...

The scenic beauty and the variety of the landscape make Northern Ireland a great place to explore on foot. The wide scatter of villages and small towns across the country means that forest trails, clifftop paths, mountain hikes and pleasant strolls in country parks are literally on everybody's doorstep. The best known trail - certainly the longest at 560 miles ! - is the Ulster Way . This famous circular path, now largely waymarked, runs all round Northern Ireland and has other trails com...

Somerset Wood is situated on the A54 Kilrea Road and has a large car park with open grass areas and picnic tables. From here two waymarked paths lead through a wide variety of broadleaved and conifer trees. There paths can be used for jogging in conjunction with exercise apparatus situated in a fitness cluster next to the car park. Guidance on how to use this apparatus safely and effectively is given on an illustrated lectern beside the fitness cluster. Herons nest beside the woodland, and sq...

9 miles south west of Limavady on the B69 lies this delightful forest offering scenic picnic areas caravan\camping and parking facilities. The well worn pathways are evidence of the extensive usage and undoubted pleasure these walks through predominantly conifer woodland offer. Admission : Free Location : On B69 at Loughmore bridge, 4 miles from Claudy Open : All Year...

This nature walk was originally the Ballyarnett Racecourse track renowned for its steeplechasing from as early as 1700 until 1926. Development along the fringe of the course restricted its use for horse racing and in recent years the majority of the old track has been developed as a nature trail for all to enjoy. The area now offers a variety of activities suitable for all ages set amidst some of Derry's finest scenic landscape. Location : From Ballyarnett Society at Earhart Cottage Open...

Mature conifer and broadleaved woodland. Formerly part of the Somerset Estate. Exercise Park with fitness cluster and walking/jogging trails....

Coleraine. Mature conifer and broadleave woodland overlooking the River Bann. Mountdandel Fort has yielded evidence of mesolithic settlement. Mooring jetty....

Mature conifer and broadleave woodland overlooking the River Bann. Mountdandel Fort has yielded evidence of mesolithic settlement. Mooring jetty....

Sperrins Walking Fesival is a 3 day week end event held in the Sperrins region every year. The Festival uses local guides and volunteers to assist walkers and provide guidance on local sites of interest including geology, history, folklore and geography....