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The ruins in St Columb's Park are of the chapel of St Brecan, rebuilt by Redmond O'Gallagher, Bishop of Derry from 1569 - 1601. When Archbishop Colton made his tour of inspection in 1397 he crossed the Foyle from Derry and came to the 'parish church of St Brecan situated in the lands of Clone'. The chapel is on a low hill and is the oldest relic of building in Derry....

Mature mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland around a lake. Former estate of Fredrick Harvey, Fourth Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry.
Early Christian period promontary fort, and old saw mill and the fattest Sitka Spruce can all be seen in the wood.

There are two walking trails within the wood, the first trail is 1 kilometer long and the other is 2 kilometer long. The walks are ideal for everyone....

The Roe Valley Country Park is the ideal place to begin exploring the north-west area and its nature reserves. Set amidst the wooded banks of the river Roe where it winds its way down to the sea, the Park is rich in wildlife. In springtime the wood-land floor is covered with a colourful carpet of wild flowers. The autumn is an equally stunning time. Foxes, otters, badgers and many woodland birds abound. The area is rich in legends concerning the O'Cahans, who ruled the Roe Valley for centur...

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

Ardmore Riverside parkland is set in 7 acres of unspoilt beauty where you can stroll and marvel at the peace and tranquility of such splendid scenic countryside. The parkland can be found on the outskirts of the city off the main road to Belfast at Ardmore.
Admission : Free
Location : Off Ardmore road
Open all year....

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

Running along the River Foyle from the lower deck of Craigavon Bridge towards the Letterkenny Road and border with Donegal this park offers the visitor an opporunity to browse through quiet parkland with scenic views of the city Waterside and the occasional view of the old steam railcar trundling along rail tracks from the nearby Foyle Valley Railway Museum. The museum is free to enter so your walk can begin or end with a visit to days gone by in rail history and memorabilia. Loca...

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

This park provides the city with a purpose built bandstand set in beautiful gardens with a fountain constituting the centre piece. It generates an air of relaxation amidst a busy shopping area. This park hosts a wide variety of spring and summertime festivals open air concerts and theatre productions. Admission Free Open all year. Location : Foyle Street towards John Street...

Mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland bordering the River Faughan. Early seventeenth century estate established by the Beresford family...