County
Derry,
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County Derry lies in the northwest of Northern Ireland, bordering
County Antrim to the east and County Donegal in the Republic of
Ireland to the west.
The region
is named after its main city, Derry, which lies at the foot of
Lough Foyle and is the second largest city in Northern Ireland.
Filled with history and culture, the city has some of the most
intact ancient walls in Europe. The other highlight of County
Derry is the glorious coastline of the north, which stretches
for miles from the resort of Portstewart
in the east along to Magilligan Point further west. Overlooking
Ireland's longest beach at Benone Strand is the Downhill Estate,
where the Mussenden Temple affords spectacular views of the coast
from its position atop a sheer cliff.
Inland are
country parks, such as the lovely Roe Valley, and nature reserves.
In the southeast corner of Derry is Ireland's largest lake, Lough
Neagh, while to the southwest are the forested glens and fertile
valleys of the rolling Sperrin Mountains, which offer great opportunities
for walking. Also in the south of Derry are the plantation towns
of the 17th century, where the old plantation dwellings of Bellaghy
Bawn and Springhill provide a fascinating insight into the history
of the area.
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