Prehen Wood

Prehen Wood is a remnant of the extensive ancient woodland that once covered much of the east bank of the River Foyle from the Craigavon Bridge into County Tyrone

The area is home to at least 60 different types of plants, including bluebells, lesser celandines and wood anemones which bloom in profusion each year. Birds such as sparrowhawk and long-eared owl live in the wood, as does the endangered red squirrel (every day local volunteers put food out in special feeders to make sure they stay).

The entire wood has Tree Preservation Order status and was designated a Site of Local Conservation Nature Importance in the 1990s.  The wood has terrific views overlooking the city and River Foyle with free public access across all of the site and waymarked routes.