The sunshine is finally here and drawing people outdoors to get some fresh air, but where should you go to enjoy your lunch outside?
The ‘Journal’ comprised a list of scenic places to sit and enjoy a picnic, whether that be on your lunch break or on a family day out.
Did you know about all these picnic spots?
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An Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), the Faughan Valley is rich in flora and home to an abundance of rare and wonderful wildlife. These unique species rely on the ancient woodland here in order to survive. Otters, Atlantic salmon and lamprey swim in the Faughan River, while red squirrels and pine marten scurry in the trees overhead. A perfect spot to sit and take it all in.
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Kilfennan Valley Park on the Rossdowney Road. There is playing pitches and a small river that runs throught the park.
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Brackfield Woods on the Glenshane Road is part of a patchwork of newly planted, mature and ancient woodland nestled in the stunning Faughan Valley. There is parking and grassy areas to park yourself.
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Ness Woods is home to the highest waterfall in the North and boasts stunning woodland and riverside walks. There is also a meadow walk which offers easy access walking. The park also has picnic tables, wildlife ponds, wildflower meadows and a new visitor centre with local information and an exhibition on woodland biodiversity.