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Faughan Valley Cycleway Route 1
Route Location
 

Faughan Valley Cycleway Route 1

Faughan Valley Route 1 links the City of Derry with the rural hinterland.

CountyLondonderryDistance24 miles
Nearest TownLondonderryOS Map7
Route TypeRiverside, UrbanRoute ShapeCircular
AONBOther AreaGrid Ref (Start)441168
Public RoadsOn Public RoadGrid Ref (End)441168

Terrain

On Road

Point of Interest

Shoal Art Sculpture and Observation Point
Killaloo Wood

Route Description

Faughan Valley Route 1 links the City of Derry with the rural hinterland. The route utilises a traffic free section of the National Cycle Network, Route 93 alongside the River Foyle out of the city, passing by the recently installed artwork “The Third Bridge”. The route continues through Newbuildings before switching onto the quieter country roads skirting Slievekirk and passing by Bonds Glen. The return to Derry City follows the south side of the valley above the River Faughan.

Getting to the Start

Routes 1 can be accessed from Derry/Londonderry. Rail services from Belfast and all stops along the way, can carry up to 4 cycles after 9.30 am on weekdays and at all times during weekends.

Traffic

Take care crossing the bridge

Facilities

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Information for People with a Disability

This route does not have accessible toilet facilities.

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Available Publication

Faughan Valley Cycleway leaflet

Faughan Valley Cycleway leaflet available from the Tourist Information Centre in Londonderry.
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