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Coleraine. Mature conifer and broadleave woodland overlooking the River Bann. Mountdandel Fort has yielded evidence of mesolithic settlement. Mooring jetty....

Mature conifer and broadleave woodland overlooking the River Bann. Mountdandel Fort has yielded evidence of mesolithic settlement. Mooring jetty....

Mixed conifer and broadleaved woodland bordering the River Faughan. Early seventeenth century estate established by the Beresford family...

Predominantly conifer woodland...

Predominantly conifer woodland...

Conifer woodland on slopes of Mullaghmore Mountain....

First state forest in Ulster-1910. Jogging trails....

This 3/4 mile forest walk along the Blackwater via a Meadow and deer lawn with adjoining picnic area. Easy walking. St Patrick's Well and Chair, Favour Royal Short walk (1/2 mile) though larch woodland leads to a gigantic Druid stone known as St Patrick's Chair. Nearby is a small dish shaped depression carved out of solid rock, St Patrick's Well, which is credited with special healing powers. Car park and picnic site, red deer. Venue for Billberry Sunday festival in July....

Ardmore Riverside parkland is set in 7 acres of unspoilt beauty where you can stroll and marvel at the peace and tranquility of such splendid scenic countryside. The parkland can be found on the outskirts of the city off the main road to Belfast at Ardmore. Admission : Free Location : Off Ardmore road Open all year....

Running along the River Foyle from the lower deck of Craigavon Bridge towards the Letterkenny Road and border with Donegal this park offers the visitor an opporunity to browse through quiet parkland with scenic views of the city Waterside and the occasional view of the old steam railcar trundling along rail tracks from the nearby Foyle Valley Railway Museum. The museum is free to enter so your walk can begin or end with a visit to days gone by in rail history and memorabilia. Loca...