This is another fun run in central Derry, and can also be combined with the the path along the west embankment of the River Foyle. We start with a crossing of the Peace Bridge, a footbridge completed in 2011, symbolizing the unity of the Protestant community and the Nationalist community in the city. From there, head north on a paved path along the river, adjacent to the the train tracks. You’ll pass through St. Columb’s Park, a historic manor that’s now a lovely park with paths and other facilities. The path continues north of the park for another ~1 mile, turning more inland, ending at the Foyle Bridge.
Add-Ons: Combine with our route along the west embankment of the River Foyle.
St. Columb’s Park. CC: Kay Atherton
This is another fun run in central Derry, and can also be combined with the the path along the west embankment of the River Foyle. We start with a crossing of the Peace Bridge, a footbridge completed in 2011, symbolizing the unity of the Protestant community and the Nationalist community in the city. From there, head north on a paved path along the river, adjacent to the the train tracks. You’ll pass through St. Columb’s Park, a historic manor that’s now a lovely park with paths and other facilities. The path continues north of the park for another ~1 mile, turning more inland, ending at the Foyle Bridge.
Add-Ons: Combine with our route along the west embankment of the River Foyle.
The signature run in Derry. A path runs along the west embankment of the River Foyle for up to 6.3 miles. Nice water views, and more pastoral south of the Craigavon Bridge. Can be combined with Peace Bridge/St Columb's Park route.
Run on top of and around the Derry Walls -- the largest ancient monument in northern Ireland. It's a memorable experience! Add with other streets in the historic center, and more along the Quay Trail along the river.
In the northwestern part of Derry, one can put together 4-5 miles on a paved path that starts at the Templemore Sport Centre. Includes a running track, & paths through St Columb's College. Connect to the Quay Trail for a longer run.
A worth-it destination run 11 miles west of Derry! A scenic gravel path runs along Drongawn Lough for nearly 3 miles. Great water views. Combine with the pastoral, relatively traffic-free roads around Burt Castle.
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