The Peace Bridge is in the centre of town and has great views as well as plenty of coffee spots on both ends.placeholder image
The Peace Bridge is in the centre of town and has great views as well as plenty of coffee spots on both ends.

IN PICTURES: 8 picturesque walks in Derry

By Daire Ní Chanáin
Published 27th Dec 2021, 15:35 BST
Updated 27th Dec 2021, 16:17 BST

Derry is a beautiful city with great parks and walks - perfect for clearing the head after the Christmas rush.

Here’s 8 of the most scenic walks in and around the city.

Ness woods is linked to two other woodlands - Ervey Wood and Burntollet Wood. There is woodland, wetland, fauna and flora to enjoy as well as picnic benches for a picnic and an easily accessible meadow.

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Ness woods is linked to two other woodlands - Ervey Wood and Burntollet Wood. There is woodland, wetland, fauna and flora to enjoy as well as picnic benches for a picnic and an easily accessible meadow.

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Prehen Woods on the outskirts of the City. Dogs Molly and Hannah are pictured at the Woodland Trust’s Prehen Wood. (Photographer: Christine Cassidy)

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Prehen Woods on the outskirts of the City. Dogs Molly and Hannah are pictured at the Woodland Trust’s Prehen Wood. (Photographer: Christine Cassidy)

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Brooke Park has beautiful views of the city, a play park, playing fields and a fish pond.

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Brooke Park has beautiful views of the city, a play park, playing fields and a fish pond.

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A walk along the quay does wonders to clear the head.

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A walk along the quay does wonders to clear the head.

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