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Ness Wood

Waterside, Derry, Northern Ireland
44-28-7126-7284
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Ranked #9 of 94 attractions in Derry
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Parks
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Derry, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

i just love this place.my husband and i walk both our dogs out around these woods.the scenery is just breathtaking.there is always people about,people walking their dogs,people with kids,having picnics.the waterfall is just gorgeous.a lovely landmark More

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Larne
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Beautiful peaceful spot for a lovely walk. Paths are flat around the centre and and lengths of walk can be suited to individuals. Be aware though that the walk to the water fall is quite steep and the path is not particularly good . Need good walking shoes to attempt it. More

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Derry Ireland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

No, there are no Ents there, but it is a stunning walk with great views and small bridges to play poo sticks. take the dog and the kids. More

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N Ireland
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82 reviews 82 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2012

Good walk with trees and river. Large green area and picnic tables. More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Not too many places around Derry have such a beautiful walk - Great for a saturday hike or a sunday stroll - Dogs love it More

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N. Ireland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

beautiful place wild and woody waterfall and great scenery but can be quite steep in places More

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Ireland
Top Contributor
114 reviews 114 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
75 helpful votes 75 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 December 2011
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If you fancy a day out in the country and a wonder in the quietness of the woods then Ness is a must see. And dont miss the waterfall (the largest in Northern Ireland) the woods has a series of walks that cross over the stream that runs through the woods. Its a great place to take kids for a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011

Wonderful views of the Bavarian area and castle . Roland added thorough knowledge throughout the tour . Highly recommend this tour and hope you get Roland for the adventure! Doug and Maggi More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 July 2011

I am a native to Derry/Londonderry and this is one of my favourite places to walk. My dog loves it too! Just last year, facilities were improved and there is now a wildlife education room along with toilets which have disabled access. There are a selection of walks, long or shorter depending how much time and energy ye have. The... More

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