
Derrynoyd River Trail
A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland, and for a part along the River Moyola.
County
Londonderry
Distance
0.9 miles
OS Map
13
Nearest Town
Draperstown
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Riverside, Woodland
Terrain
Gravel paths
Grid Reference (Start)
H769954
Grid Reference (End)
H769954
Point of Interest
Moyola River, Derrynoyd Bridge
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Sperrins
Route Description
The walk is an easy stroll and comprises of a stoned pathway among native and coniferous woodland and riverside. Follow the green and yellow waymarkers from the car park, completing the walk in an anticlockwise direction.
The woodland is a mix of planted Noble Fir, Oak and Beech with a natural understorey of Bramble, Holly, Ivy and Wood Sorrel. The wood has a good ground flora with woodland plants being present including Wood Anemone, Primrose, Buttercup and a variety of fungi. It is host to a range of bird species alongside bats, grey squirrel, fox and badger. The close proximity to the river greatly enhances the biodiversity which offers fine views of the river and the ‘big bridge’ Derrynoid Bridge.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
Translink - journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Getting to the Start (by Car)
Take the Derrynoyd Road from the village of Draperstown, the car park is on the left 1km after the outskirts of the village.
Dogs
Dogs are allowed. Dogs to be kept under control
Accessibility Grade
Facilities
Parking area present
Publication
Gateway to the Sperrins - A Guide for Walkers
Publication Availability
Available for download from this page
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