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Londonderry County Borough

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About Londonderry County Borough

Londonderry County Borough is worth a stop: 10 minutes from New Buildings, 29km from Mamore Gap.

Londonderry County Borough is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 87,153, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Londonderry County Borough sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Londonderry County Borough to your route.

About Londonderry County Borough

Ebrington Barracks was a military installation on the east bank of the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland.

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Londonderry County Borough offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Londonderry County Borough located?

Londonderry County Borough is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9972 latitude, -7.3092 longitude.

What is the population of Londonderry County Borough?

Londonderry County Borough has a population of approximately 87,153 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
87,153
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Northern Ireland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
54.9972, -7.3092

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Londonderry County Borough

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Binevenagh

A basalt escarpment above Limavady with a small lake on top, used as the Dothraki grasslands in Game of Thrones.

28 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Mamore Gap

Steep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Gortmore Viewpoint (Manannán Mac Lir)

A viewpoint on Binevenagh above the Bishop's Road with a sculpture of the sea god Manannán Mac Lir looking out to Donegal.

32 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Five Finger Strand

A wild Inishowen beach backed by some of Europe's highest dunes, named for the finger-like rocks offshore.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Fanad Head Lighthouse

One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.

37 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Mussenden Temple

Domed 1785 rotunda perched on a 36m cliff edge above the seven-mile strand of Downhill, built by the eccentric Earl-Bishop as a library. Part of the Downhill Demesne ruins; trains pass through the cliff directly beneath it.

37 km · about 45 min drive

film location

Downhill Strand (Dragonstone beach)

The seven-mile beach below Mussenden Temple is where Melisandre burns the statues of the Seven at Dragonstone.

37 km · about 45 min drive

restaurant

Harry's Shack

Driftwood-styled National Trust beach hut turned serious seafood restaurant on the sand of Portstewart Strand, plating fish from local boats yards from the surf. Open year-round; you can park on the beach itself.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Londonderry County Borough

9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.

  • 28 kmBinevenaghA basalt escarpment above Limavady with a small lake on top, used as the Dothraki grasslands in Game of Thrones.
  • 29 kmMamore GapSteep, narrow pass climbing to 260m through the Urris Hills of Inishowen, with a holy well and grotto at the summit and a plunging descent to the Atlantic at Urris. Part of the Inishowen 100 drive; low gears essential.
  • 32 kmGortmore Viewpoint (Manannán Mac Lir)A viewpoint on Binevenagh above the Bishop's Road with a sculpture of the sea god Manannán Mac Lir looking out to Donegal.
  • 43 kmMalin HeadThe most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.
  • 51 kmHorn HeadA quartzite headland north of Dunfanaghy circled by a narrow loop road, with 180m sea cliffs and nesting seabirds.
  • 51 kmMount ErrigalDonegal's highest peak, a pale quartzite cone above the R251 in the Derryveagh Mountains, climbed in about three hours return.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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