Derrynoyd River Trail
A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland, and for a part along the River Moyola.
County Londonderry
Distance 0.9 miles
OS Map 13
Terrain Gravel paths
Nearest Town Draperstown
Route Shape Circular
Grid Reference H769954
Route Type Forest, Riverside, Woodland
The walk is an easy stroll and comprises of a stoned pathway among native and coniferous woodland and riverside. Follow the green and yellow waymarkers from the car park, completing the walk in an anticlockwise direction.
The woodland is a mix of planted Noble Fir, Oak and Beech with a natural understorey of Bramble, Holly, Ivy and Wood Sorrel. The wood has a good ground flora with woodland plants being present including Wood Anemone, Primrose, Buttercup and a variety of fungi. It is host to a range of bird species alongside bats, grey squirrel, fox and badger. The close proximity to the river greatly enhances the biodiversity which offers fine views of the river and the ‘big bridge’ Derrynoid Bridge.
Moyola River, Derrynoyd Bridge
Take the Derrynoyd Road from the village of Draperstown, the car park is on the left 1km after the outskirts of the village.
Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
Dogs to be kept under control
Parking area present
Grade 4
- The path may not be hard and firm in all weathers with loose stones (not bigger than 10cm) with occasional tree roots and pot holes and will be at least 80cm wide for its entire length.
- The path gradients and cross slopes will be greater than 6°.
- Obstacles such as steps or stiles are to be expected and surface breaks may be larger 75mm in width.
- There will be a clear head height of greater than 2.10m for the entire length of the route.
- Passing places and rest areas may not be formalised or provided.
Comments will be reviewed and those that cause offence will be removed. This is at the discretion of WalkNI.
We want everyone to be able to enjoy the walking routes listed on WalkNI safely and easily.
If you have come across any problems whilst walking a route, please let us so we can pass on any issues to the appropriate management body responsible for maintaining the walk.
Walk Route
Derrynoyd River Trail
The most beautiful peaceful place on Earth.