With temperatures not at an all-time best right now, the winter season might not seem ideal for a walk but some of these Derry locations should be perfect.
Whether you're looking for a place to take in the scenery or somewhere that's off the beaten track, Derry has some great places to visit.
Derry has a wealth of scenic parks, forests and walkways that are ideal for winter walks.
We ask MyDerry readers where was the best place for a winter walk in and around Derry, and these are some of the best places you recommended to stroll through.
Derry Walls
A firm favourite among people in the city and wider region, on the Derry Walls you will find a place rich in history and natural beauty that makes it a wonderful pick.
A walk around the walls reveals a splendid city crammed full of history, heritage, interest and a vibrant cultural scene.
The Walls, which are approximately 1.5km in circumference, form a gantry around the inner town centre and provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original settlement which still preserves its Renaissance Style street plan to this day.
Ness Woods
This country park is 55 hectares of mixed woodland along with open parkland which extends along both sides of the Burntollet River. There is over 7km of stunning woodland and riverside walks including a magnificent waterfall walk.
Ness Wood is named for ‘an las’ or Ness, meaning Waterfall, in this case, one of the highest waterfalls in Northern Ireland. After the last ice age, 10,000 years ago, the old Burntollet Rivercourse was blocked by glacial deposits.
In eroding a new channel through the rock, the river has created the magnificent waterfall, gorges, portholes and rapids which are a feature of Ness Woods.
Peace Bridge/Ebrington Square
Just a short walk from the Guildhall, the Peace Bridge is a visual treat and a vital stop on any North West travel itinerary.
Since its launch in 2011, the Peace Bridge has become an integral part of the city’s infrastructure and is held in high regard by locals and visitors alike for its stunning physical beauty and in equal measures for the symbolic story it represents.
The elegant snaking curves of the cycle and footbridge tell a story of triumph over adversity and is a symbol of peace; connecting the two sides of the River Foyle.
It has become a Walled City icon since its inception and is the backdrop to many of the city’s festivals.
Ballykelly Forest
Various short routes are available in the forest on the southern and northern side of the A2 just west of Walworth and Ballykelly. Popular with walkers, dog owners and runners.
Also known as the Camman Wood, Ballykelly Forest was a popular haunt for highwaymen terrorising the coach road from Coleraine to Derry.
Brooke Park
Brooke Park is a historic landmark within Derry that includes eight hectares of public park space located within the city centre
The park was first opened to the public as a park in 1901 to great fanfare and celebration; it was perceived as beautiful parkland which offered the residents.
After recently being closed, the park's much anticipated £5m regeneration project has transformed it for future generations of the city.
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