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Plantin Park

Derrynoyd Road, Draperstown, County Londonderry, BT45 7FA
Plantin Park

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Enjoy a stroll through the Plantin Park hidden away in the middle of Draperstown.

Start Point:
H782 946

Finish Point:
H782 946

Route:
The walk is on surfaced pathways over footbridges and along a small tributary of the Moyola River. The trail can be accessed from the Derrynoid Road entrance or via Moykeeran Housing Estate on the Tobermore Road. Following a circular route the trail leads uphill to a view point with lovely views northwest towards Mullaghmore and Moydamlaght forest. For such a small area there is a good mix of habitat that attracts birdlife, insects and wildlife including bats, grey squirrel and fox.

Distance:
0.6 miles

Terrain:
Tarmac paths, steep in places

Point of interest:
Draperstown village, stream

Facilities:
Children’s play park, seating, picnic area and a small playing field.

Publication:
Gateway to the Sperrins - A Guide for Walkers

Publication availability:
Available for download from this page

Nearest town:
Draperstown

OS map:
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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Take the Derrynoyd Road from the village of Draperstown, the entrance to the park is on the right hand side immediately after taking the Derrynoyd Road.

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