The Derry Access Forum

Derry City Council, through their partners in the Derry Access Forum, have given a firm commitment in their Access Plan 2009 -2014 to provide opportunities for all its citizens to enjoy access to the countryside, city parks and urban greenways in all its forms. This access provision is delivered by the Derry Access Forum with support from the Council’s City Engineer’s Department. The Access Officer is responsible for the assertion, protection, opening and management of public rights of way, the provision of new paths and other countryside projects with access and environmental elements.

• Public Rights of Way Information
• Initiation Application and User Evidence Forms

Derry – Londonderry Access Plan (2009 – 2014)

This plan has been produced by the Derry Access Forum/Routes Development Group to inform the development of cycling and walking routes, both urban and rural across the City Council Area. It advocates a strategic approach to the planning, development and promotion of existing and future greenways and on-road provision over the next 5 years (2009-2014) and is set within the wider context of a 20-year vision to develop 105km of urban routes by 2019.

Objectives of the Plan

• To enhance the quality of both the urban and rural environment by developing a network of diverse and attractive routes.
• To provide a safe, clean and accessible network of routes which meet the needs of local communities and visitors, both now and in the future.
• To contribute to the economic prosperity of the City and District through inward investment and tourism by delivering quality facilities.
• To encourage healthier lifestyles by creating and promoting opportunities for recreation for citizens of all ages and abilities.
• To promote the branding and marketing of routes and the wider network vision.
• To secure the necessary capital and revenue resources to implement this Access Plan.

You can download the Access Plan Document here (PDF 2.2mb)

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