1.8 miles
Loop
Easy
Derrynoyd Wood Trail
A circular route following a gravel forest trail through conifer and native woodland.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The walk is an easy stroll and comprises of a stoned pathway among native and coniferous woodland. Follow the green and yellow waymarkers from the car park, completing the walk in an anticlockwise direction.
The walk commences in the car park of the Derrynoid Centre (Closed). Derrynoid Lodge was home to the notorious hanging judge, Judge Torrens. The former Rural College was built on the site of the outbuildings, coach houses and stables of the country house. Although the buildings and centre are now closed the grounds remain open to the public. The route makes for an easy stroll on forest paths with no obstacles or difficult sections. The walk forms a loop and can be extended to take in another 0.9 miles of woodland, the Derrynoyd River Trail. Walkers can also park at the start of the River Trail to access both routes, for a figure of 8 walk, 2.3 miles in length.
TRAIL INFORMATION
The walk is an easy stroll and comprises of a stoned pathway among native and coniferous woodland. Follow the green and yellow waymarkers from the car park, completing the walk in an anticlockwise direction.
The walk commences in the car park of the Derrynoid Centre (Closed). Derrynoid Lodge was home to the notorious hanging judge, Judge Torrens. The former Rural College was built on the site of the outbuildings, coach houses and stables of the country house. Although the buildings and centre are now closed the grounds remain open to the public. The route makes for an easy stroll on forest paths with no obstacles or difficult sections. The walk forms a loop and can be extended to take in another 0.9 miles of woodland, the Derrynoyd River Trail. Walkers can also park at the start of the River Trail to access both routes, for a figure of 8 walk, 2.3 miles in length.
GETTING TO THE START
- Point of Interest Derrynoyd Centre
- Facilities Parking area present
- Dog Policy Dogs to be kept under control
- Accessibility Information
Accessibility Grade: Grade 4 Terrain: Gravel paths Toilet Facility: No Signage: No - Getting to the Start Take the Derrynoyd Road from the village of Draperstown, the entrance to the Derrynoyd Centre car park is on the right, 1.2 km after the outskirts of the village.
- Public Transport Translink – journeyplanner.translink.co.uk
- Trail Grade Easy TRAIL GRADE DISCLAIMER
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Suitable for most people, these routes are relatively flat, smooth and well-defined with occasional gentle slopes. There may be minor obstacles such as gates and bridges. A basic level of fitness will help to enjoy these trails.
