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A first-visit route that connects the historic centre with the Foyle without requiring every raised wall section.
A walk above the historic city / DERRY
Derry City Walls
Use the walls to understand the shape of Derry before exploring its streets and museums. The raised route offers changing perspectives on the enclosed city, Bogside and surrounding neighbourhoods. You can walk a selected section rather than making the complete circuit the measure of a successful visit.
Before you go
Choose your entry and exit points before starting if steps or slopes matter. A street-level route alongside the walls can be a better option than trying to complete every raised section.
The practical details
- Where to find it
- Historic city centre, Derry, County Londonderry
Directions and arrival information ↗ - Tickets and booking
- Ordinary independent access is free. Guided walks are separately booked and paid unless a specific offer states otherwise. Follow current gates, signs and event or maintenance restrictions.
- Access and getting around
- The historic route includes changes of level, slopes and stepped access points. Ask visitor information about the most suitable current section and any temporary restrictions; do not assume the whole circuit is step-free.
Official access information ↗ - Visiting with children
- Look for gates, views and changes in the stonework to give children a short focus. Supervise on the raised route and keep away from climbing on parapets. Break the walk before it becomes a long history lesson.
Practical information checked 16 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.
Make it part of your day
Allow 45–90 minutes for a selected walk for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.
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