Gobnascale is a residential area located within Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, serving as a gateway to diverse outdoor activities. The region's proximity to the River Foyle, Foyle Valley Greenway, and the wider landscapes of the Causeway Coast and Glens offers varied terrain for outdoor enthusiasts. This includes riverine paths, coastal routes, and more challenging mountain ascents, making it suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, and touring cycling.
Gobnascale offers 1 routes across several…
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4.6
(8)
51
hikers
9.90km
02:33
50m
50m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(12)
97
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30
hikers
5.56km
01:26
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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28
hikers
4.23km
01:04
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1
riders
38.6km
01:55
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

1
riders
136km
06:29
1,520m
1,520m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

51
riders
83.6km
03:27
400m
400m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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84.5km
05:25
920m
920m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15
riders
51.4km
03:03
280m
280m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
66.7km
04:02
500m
500m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9
riders
40.6km
02:27
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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73
runners
23.3km
02:27
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
49
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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36
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

32
runners
8.49km
00:53
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Gobnascale is a residential area located within Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It functions as a starting point for various outdoor activities in the surrounding region.
Gobnascale offers opportunities for Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, and Touring cycling. The area features 1 route on komoot, which has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Road cycling routes are available, utilizing diverse terrain from river valleys to mountain ascents. These routes can include sections of the Foyle Valley Greenway or extend towards Binevenagh Mountain. Further details are in the Road Cycling Routes around Gobnascale guide.
Hiking opportunities exist around Gobnascale, including waterside trails and routes into natural landscapes. The komoot guide Hiking around Gobnascale provides specific route information.
Jogging and running trails are available, particularly along the Foyle Valley Greenway which offers a traffic-free path. The Running Trails around Gobnascale guide lists suitable routes.
Touring cyclists can explore routes that connect to the wider cycling network, such as the Causeway Coast Cycle Route or the Inis Eoghain Cycleway. These routes offer a mix of traffic-free paths and quiet country roads. The Cycling around Gobnascale guide provides more information.
Easy routes are available, particularly along the Foyle Valley Greenway, which is traffic-free and suitable for families. The Easy hikes around Gobnascale guide highlights less challenging options.
Notable natural features include the River Foyle, the Foyle Valley Greenway, and views towards Binevenagh Mountain. The Causeway Coast and Glens, Lough Swilly, and the Inishowen Peninsula are also accessible from the area.
The Peace Bridge over the River Foyle is a prominent landmark accessible for cyclists and pedestrians. Historical sites like the Guildhall or Ebrington Square in Derry/Londonderry are also nearby.
Routes in Gobnascale have been explored by more than 3,000 visitors. The available routes have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 238 ratings.
Challenging cycling routes are available, particularly those incorporating ascents towards Binevenagh Mountain or longer distances along the Causeway Coast. These routes offer rewarding vistas for experienced cyclists.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Road Cycling Routes around Gobnascale, Running Trails around Gobnascale, and Hiking around Gobnascale.

