Things to Do around Londonderry

Londonderry offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Touring cycling. The region features 8 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.39 stars from more than 200 ratings on komoot. More than 3,000 visitors have explored routes in the area.

Road cyclists can explore riverside paths along the River Foyle, urban trails through the historic Walled City, and routes in the Sperrin Mountains. The Foyle Valley Greenway provides a scenic, traffic-free cycling experience. For more options, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Londonderry guide.

The Foyle Valley Greenway offers a traffic-free and scenic cycling experience suitable for families. Urban trails through the historic Walled City also provide accessible options. The Peace Bridge is accessible for cyclists and connects different parts of the city.

For challenging road cycling, routes in the Sperrin Mountains offer significant elevation gains. The Lough Fea Cycle Route is an example of a route in this area providing a more demanding experience. These routes feature varied terrain and expansive scenery.

Hiking trails are available in areas such as the Sperrin Mountains, Ness Country Park, and Roe Valley Country Park. Ness Country Park features over 4 miles (7 km) of riverside walks and trails, including Northern Ireland's highest waterfall. St. Columb's Park, Faughan Valley Woodlands, and Prehen Wood also offer walking opportunities. Find more options in the Hiking around Londonderry guide.

Yes, Londonderry offers easy hiking options in various parks and natural areas. St. Columb's Park features walking trails and woodlands next to the River Foyle. Ness Country Park and Roe Valley Country Park also have well-maintained trails suitable for easier walks. The Easy hikes around Londonderry guide provides specific recommendations.

Key natural attractions include the Sperrin Mountains, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering wild landscapes and forests. Ness Country Park is home to Northern Ireland's highest waterfall and riverside trails. Roe Valley Country Park provides natural beauty and trails alongside rivers and waterfalls.

Londonderry serves as an excellent starting point for cyclists looking to access both the Wild Atlantic Way and the Causeway Coastal Route. These are two of Ireland's most scenic touring routes, offering extensive cycling opportunities along the coast.

Londonderry is popular among outdoor enthusiasts on komoot, with more than 3,000 visitors having explored routes in the region. The 8 available routes have received over 200 ratings, averaging 4.39 out of 5 stars.

Komoot offers several guides for Londonderry, including Road Cycling Routes around Londonderry, Running Trails around Londonderry, Hiking around Londonderry, Cycling around Londonderry, and Easy hikes around Londonderry.

The official tourism website for Londonderry (Derry) is Visit Derry. Information can be found at https://www.visitderry.com. The Visitor Information Centre can be reached at (028) 7126 7284.

Yes, Londonderry offers several parks suitable for jogging. St. Columb's Park is the largest green space in the city with walking trails. Ness Country Park and Roe Valley Country Park also provide well-maintained trails for runners. Consult the Running Trails around Londonderry guide for more details.

The Foyle Valley Greenway is a scenic and traffic-free cycling path located in Londonderry. It provides an accessible route for cyclists along the River Foyle, suitable for various skill levels and family outings.