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Derry City Walls
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · Europe
New Buildings is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Londonderry County Borough, 42km from Glenveagh National Park.
New Buildings is a town located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. With a population of 3,381, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, New Buildings 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 New Buildings to your route.
New Buildings railway station served Newbuildings, County Londonderry in Northern Ireland. New Buildings railway was very popular with local people, especially for excursions such as Sunday school outings, and trips to the seaside. Rabbits were also caught and sent to London by train and boat. Salmon was caught in theRead more
Foyle and sent to Billingsgate Market the next day.
It was opened by the Donegal Railway Company on 6 August 1900.
It closed on 1 January 1955.
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New Buildings is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 54.9603 latitude, -7.3558 longitude.
New Buildings has a population of approximately 3,381 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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landmark
The only completely intact walled city in Ireland, a 1.5km 17th-century rampart circling historic Derry.
5 km · about 10 min drive
mountain pass
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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
One of the world's most photographed lighthouses, perched on a rugged Donegal headland between Atlantic and lough.
39 km · about 45 min drive
national park
A remote wilderness of mountains, lakes and a fairytale castle in the heart of the Donegal highlands.
42 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
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.
42 km · about 50 min drive
restaurant
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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The most northerly point of mainland Ireland, with wild Atlantic vistas and a Star Wars filming location.
47 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Dramatic ruined medieval castle perched on the edge of a basalt cliff with a cave underneath, partly inspired Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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