Little Derry, a region in Northern Ireland, offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and river valleys, with the Sperrin Mountains providing a scenic backdrop. These varied terrains support several sports like hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Its location near the Faughan Valley and Roe Valley Country Park makes it a notable destination for exploring nature.
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4.02km
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50
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81.8km
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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22
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52.9km
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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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7.84km
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Little Derry offers a range of outdoor activities including hiking, road cycling, jogging, touring cycling, and mountain biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, ancient woodlands, and river valleys, with the Sperrin Mountains providing a scenic backdrop.
Hiking trails in Little Derry explore areas like the Faughan Valley, Ness Country Park, and along the Burntollet and Roe Rivers. Roe Valley Country Park also provides numerous options for walkers. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Little Derry guide.
Yes, Little Derry offers easy and family-friendly routes, particularly within Roe Valley Country Park. Trails range from accessible paths suitable for all ages to more challenging day hikes. The Easy hikes around Little Derry guide provides specific options.
Popular cycling routes include the Grianan of Aileach loop (52.5 miles / 84.5 km), the Derry City Walls – Guildhall loop (18.8 miles / 30.2 km), and the Peace Bridge – Inch Island Boardwalk loop (42.4 miles / 68.2 km). The River Foyle is a central feature for many routes. More options are available in the Cycling around Little Derry guide.
Joggers can utilize a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) path along the west bank of the River Foyle. The Peace Bridge connects to the east bank and St. Columb's Park for additional running opportunities. The promenade atop the historic Derry Walls also offers a unique route.
Key natural features include the Faughan Valley, Ness Country Park, and the Burntollet and Roe Rivers. Roe Valley Country Park is a notable natural attraction, and the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains provide a scenic backdrop. The region also connects to the Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coastal Route.
Little Derry is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 700 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, indicating high user satisfaction.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Little Derry, covering various sports. These include Hiking around Little Derry, Road Cycling Routes around Little Derry, and Running Trails around Little Derry.
The official tourism website for the wider Derry~Londonderry region, which includes Little Derry, is Visit Derry. This site provides comprehensive information for visitors to the area.
The Visitor Information Centre for Derry~Londonderry can be reached by phone at (028) 7126 7284. This number provides access to assistance and information for visitors.
Little Derry offers opportunities for mountain biking, with routes exploring varied terrain. For detailed information on specific trails, the MTB Trails around Little Derry guide is available.
Hiking routes vary in length, such as the River Walk loops from Whitehill (2.5 miles / 4 km) and Limavady (5.4 miles / 8.7 km). The Dogleap – Roe Valley Country Park loop from Limavady is approximately 3.1 miles (5 km).

