
Derrynoyd Wood Trail
A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland.
County
Londonderry
Distance
1.4 miles
OS Map
13
Nearest Town
Draperstown
Route Shape
Circular
Route Type
Forest, Riverside, Woodland
Terrain
Gravel paths
Grid Reference (Start)
H763959
Grid Reference (End)
H763959
Point of Interest
Derrynoyd Centre
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. Follow the green and yellow waymarkers from the car park, completing the walk in an anticlockwise direction.
The walk commences in the car park of the Derrynoid Centre (Closed). Derrynoid Lodge was home to the notorious hanging judge, Judge Torrens. The former Rural College was built on the site of the outbuildings, coach houses and stables of the country house. Although the buildings and centre are now closed the grounds remain open to the public. The route makes for an easy stroll on forest paths with no obstacles or difficult sections. The walk forms a loop and can be extended to take in another 0.9 miles of woodland, the Derrynoyd River Trail. Walkers can also park at the start of the River Trail to access both routes, for a figure of 8 walk, 2.3 miles in length.
Getting to the Start (by Public Transport)
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Getting to the Start (by Car)
Take the Derrynoyd Road from the village of Draperstown, the entrance to the Derrynoyd Centre car park is on the right, 1.2 km 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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