Derry's city walls and the Peace Bridge
Right round the 17th-century walls of Derry, then across the River Foyle on the Peace Bridge.
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Time
- 0.5–1 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 35 m
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About this walk
Derry's city walls and the Peace Bridge is an easy 2.9 km circular walk with 50 m of ascent, taking 0.5 to 1 hours. It starts at Guildhall, Derry (grid reference NV 599 799). The start can be reached by public transport.
Derry's walls were built between 1613 and 1619 and have never been breached, which earned the city its name of the Maiden City. They're the most complete walls of any city in Ireland, and a walkway runs right round the top, past the old cannon and the gates.
From the Guildhall, the walk follows the walls round, then crosses the River Foyle on the Peace Bridge, opened in 2011 to link the two sides of the city.
Route
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1
The walls
Climb onto the walls and follow them right round the old city.
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2
The Peace Bridge
Cross the Foyle on the Peace Bridge, and return.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Derry's city walls and the Peace Bridge take?
- Most walkers take 0.5–1 hours for the 2.9 km route, which has 50 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Guildhall, Derry (grid reference NV 599 799). City-centre car parks (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains from Belfast and Coleraine to Derry station, across the Peace Bridge. Check times with Translink.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Paved walkways on the walls, with steps, and a footbridge.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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