Derry/Londonderry

Natural attractions in Derry/Londonderry

Natural Wonders

This collection highlights the geographical diversity surrounding Derry-Londonderry and the Inishowen Peninsula. It features the Ness Waterfall, the highest in Northern Ireland, set within 55 hectares of ancient woodland. The list includes the Sperrin Mountains' upland lakes like Lough Ash and peaks such as Slievekirk, which provides panoramic views across the Foyle Valley. Coastal features include the sandy shores of Buncrana and the Amazing Grace Park, which commemorates the site where John Newton safely landed in 1748, an event that inspired his famous hymn.

Natural Wonders — Map

A

Ness Water Fall

The highest waterfall in Northern Ireland, set within a country park featuring ancient woodland and riverside walks along the Burntollet River.

B

Dungeon Waterfall

A cascade located within Burntollet Wood, accessible via forest paths near the larger Ness Country Park.

C

Corbylin Waterfall

A rural waterfall situated on the Corbylin Burn, located south of the city near the Tyrone border.

D

Buncrana Beach

A sandy shoreline on the banks of Lough Swilly, featuring a coastal path that connects the town to the nearby pier and castle.

E

Amazing Grace Park

A memorial park overlooking Lough Swilly, marking the 1748 arrival of John Newton, whose experience during a storm here inspired the hymn "Amazing Grace."

F

Woodburn Urban Park

A local green space featuring walking paths and community recreation facilities.

G

Creggan Park

An outdoor center located on a former reservoir site, offering three lakes, woodland trails, and views over the city and the River Foyle.

H

Slievekirk

A 311-meter peak on the border of County Londonderry and Tyrone, providing views of the Foyle Valley and the Sperrin Mountains.

I

Holywell Hill

A prominent hill near the border of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, offering vistas of the city and the nearby Grianan of Aileach.

J

Lough Ash

An upland lake in the Sperrin Mountains known for wild brown trout fishing and its surrounding peatland landscape.

K

Bunowen Lough

A small, secluded lake located in the hills south of Derry, near the village of Donemana.

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