This is a worth-it destination run! Drive 11 miles west of Derry to Burt Castle, the relatively intact remains of an old castle surrounded by farmland. Near there is a lovely path near there that runs along the Drongawn Lough for nearly 3 miles. It’s a flat, wide, gravel path, with great views of the water. An out and back is 5.7 miles. Note: can be muddy/soft.
Kenneth Allen / Burt Castle / CC BY-SA 2.0
For more, there are lovely, relatively traffic-free routes around Burt Castle. Rolling hills, farmland, and a pastoral feel. Note that these roads can be narrow and have no shoulder or sidewalk. Use caution!
This is a worth-it destination run! Drive 11 miles west of Derry to Burt Castle, the relatively intact remains of an old castle surrounded by farmland. Near there is a lovely path near there that runs along the Drongawn Lough for nearly 3 miles. It’s a flat, wide, gravel path, with great views of the water. An out and back is 5.7 miles. Note: can be muddy/soft.
Kenneth Allen / Burt Castle / CC BY-SA 2.0
For more, there are lovely, relatively traffic-free routes around Burt Castle. Rolling hills, farmland, and a pastoral feel. Note that these roads can be narrow and have no shoulder or sidewalk. Use caution!
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5.7 miles (9.3 km) out and back
180 feet (55m)
North end is near Burt Castle; South end is near Ballybegley
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.
A nice run combining the historic Peace Bridge with a path through St. Columb's Park and alongside the east embankment of the River Foyle. Can be combined with our west embankment 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.
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Essentials
5.7 miles (9.3 km) out and back
180 feet (55m)
North end is near Burt Castle; South end is near Ballybegley
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