Ness Country Park
Ness Country Park lies in the steep, wooded glen of the Burntollet Valley, southeast of Derry City. We have recently completed extensive development work in the park which now extends along both sides of the Burntollet River joining Ness and Ervey Woods.
The Country Park is made up of 55 hectares of mixed woodland (including Ness Wood, Ervey and Tamnymore Woods) as well as more open parkland. The woods are now linked by Donaghy’s Farm, which gives visitors access to 7km of woodland and riverside walks and affords splendid views across the valley.
It also includes an area of level meadow, providing easy-access walking for less able visitors. The Park has wildlife ponds, picnic tables, wildflower meadows and a new Visitor Centre where you can view an exhibition on woodland biodiversity.
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Ness Country Park
50 Oughtagh Rd
Killaloo, CLAUDY
Co. Derry
BT47 3TR
Tel 028 71 338 417
Fax 028 71 338 838
Park:
Easter - end September: 9am to 9pm daily
October - Easter: 9am to 5pm daily
Visitor Centre:
June 2009 - end September: 10am to 6pm daily
October - Easter: 12am to 4pm Sundays only
Outdoor pursuits and camping prohibited
- Visitor Centre
- Toilets
- Car parking
- Recreational grassland and wildflower rich meadows
- 7kms of woodland, parkland and riverside walks connected by bridges and boardwalks
- Picnic area and meadow
Visitors to the Park should remember the Park Code:
- Protect wildlife, plants and trees
- Take all litter home or use the bins provided
- Ensure all dogs are kept under control and not allowed to foul paths and mown grass
See NIEA policy in relation to dogs at NIEA managed properties and sites (.PDF 76Kb)
- Guard against all risk of fire
- Make no unnecessary noise
- Cycling and mountain bikes are not permitted in the Park except on vehicular roads
- A river has natural hazards - supervise children and stay clear of the water
