Ness Country Park

Last updated: 18 January 2010

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:

1 March to 30 June: 9.30a.m. to 7.00p.m. daily
1 July to 31 August: 9.30a.m. to 9.00p.m. daily
1 September to 31 October: 9.30a.m. to 7.00p.m. daily
November to February: 9.30a.m. to 4.30p.m. daily

  Visitor Centre:

Easter, April, May, June and September: 10a.m. – 5.00p.m. Weekends & Public Holidays Only

1st July to 31st August: 10.00a.m. – 5.00p.m. Daily

October to Easter: 12 noon to 4.00p.m. Sundays only


Outdoor pursuits and camping prohibited
There is a No Cycling Policy within the Country Park

  • 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)Opens in new window.
  • 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