Outdoors, Nature & Wildlife

Feel the wind on your back and sun on your face as you enjoy a plethora of outdoor adventures in the city and region. From stand up paddle boarding on the beautiful River Foyle to adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers looking for a tree top adventure at Oakfire, there’s plenty to do.

When it comes to golf – there’s no better place to stay. The city is home impressive golf courses, with stunning views of the River Foyle and the hills of Donegal. Coupled with our buzzing cultural and social scene, the city makes an ideal choice for those looking for a golfing holiday. The Walled City, where the Wild Atlantic Way meets the Causeway Coastal Route, is the city with the shortest drive to the Opens.

Picture this, lush parkland and thick woodlands nestled amongst the backdrop of the historic Walled City – the perfect place to explore the great outdoors. Discover some of the region’s most magical and intriguing forests parks, filled with tasty tearooms and activities to keep everyone entertained.

Whether it’s a walking, taxi or boat tour you’re looking for – then we’ve got you covered! There are a wide range of walking tours available in the city from political and historical tours, right down to Derry Girls screen tours.

Stretching from Belfast to Derry~Londonderry and taking in some of Ireland's most incredible sights, the Causeway Coastal Route is a true legend. Hugging the Atlantic coast from Derry~Londonderry to Belfast – or vice versa – the Causeway Coastal Route is studded with sandy beaches, fishing villages, gorse-covered valleys and fuchsia-edged clifftop paths.

Hidden away in the heart of Ulster lies the Tyrone and the Sperrins an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), a dramatic environment millions of years in the making and with a thousand and one secrets awaiting to be discovered. This scenic heartland offers a complete taste of rural Ireland and features some of Ireland’s most stunning landscapes.

From the wind-whipped tip of Malin Head to the safe haven of Kinsale Harbour, wrap yourself in the wilderness of the west coast of Ireland on the world's longest defined coastal touring route. The Wild Atlantic Way is a sensational journey of soaring cliffs and buzzing towns and cities, of hidden beaches and epic bays. So whether you drive it from end-to-end, or dip into it as the mood strikes, it's going to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.