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Greenway & cycle trail Omagh

NCN Route 92 (Omagh-Strabane-Derry)

A free riverside cycle route linking Omagh, Strabane and Derry along the old Derry Road railway.

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Open accessRide it any time — best in daylight
FreeNo ticket needed
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24kmDistance
1-2 hoursHow long
FreeCost
TarmacSurface
Buggy okBest for

NCN Route 92 (Omagh-Strabane-Derry) — A free riverside cycle route linking Omagh, Strabane and Derry along the old Derry Road railway.

  • Distance: About 24km (14.8 miles) end to end, ridden in sections.
  • Surface: Mostly sealed tarmac (~87%), with some gravel / loose path (~12%).
  • Gradient: Mostly flat, especially on the old railway-bed sections.
  • Traffic-free: Mapped as traffic-free, but built from sections joined by short town links.
  • Bike hire: None on the route — bring your own.
  • Buggy / scooter: Yes on the tarmac stretches; less so on the gravel sections.
Plan your visit

Three rivers and an old railway line

The route covers about 24km in total (14.8 miles) and is mapped as traffic-free. The surface is roughly 87% sealed asphalt and 12% gravel or loose path, so you are on smooth tarmac for most of it. In Omagh you follow a path beside the Camowen River; through Strabane a traffic-free stretch runs along the Great Northern Link beside the Mourne; and the Derry end meanders along the River Foyle to the quay. Because parts of it sit on the old Derry Road railway bed, those sections are flat and steady. Just know the towns are linked by short on-street bits, so it is sections rather than one long ride.

Free Traffic-free sections Mostly flat Mostly tarmac ~24km total Riverside
Good to know before you go:

Greenways and cycle routes across NI host seasonal sportives, family cycle days and ranger events through the year — check listings for dates near you.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🚲Bikes (or hire on the day)Check whether you bring your own or can hire at the start.
  • 🪖Helmets for everyoneEspecially the kids — a comfy helmet makes the whole spin better.
  • 💧Water and snacksNot every route has a café on it, so pack a little something.
  • 🧥A light layerYou warm up cycling but cool down at stops — easy to peel on and off.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Free
Start / parking
Omagh: off Hospital Road at the top of Riverview Road. Strabane: near the Canal Basin / Strabane Retail Park. Derry: along the River Foyle into the city. Park in the towns for facilities.
Distance
About 24km (14.8 miles) end to end, ridden in sections
Surface
Mostly sealed tarmac (~87%), with some gravel / loose path (~12%)
Gradient
Mostly flat, especially on the old railway-bed sections
Traffic-free?
Mapped as traffic-free, but built from sections joined by short town links
Bike hire
None on the route — bring your own
Buggy / scooter friendly
Yes on the tarmac stretches; less so on the gravel sections
Toilets / food
In Omagh, Strabane and Derry town centres and retail parks near the start points; nothing on the route itself
How long to allow
1-2 hours for a relaxed out-and-back on one section
Address
Omagh trailhead: Riverview Road (off Hospital Road), Omagh, Co Tyrone
Questions

Before you go

Is it free?
Free
How long is the route?
About 24km (14.8 miles) end to end, ridden in sections
Is it traffic-free?
Mapped as traffic-free, but built from sections joined by short town links
Can I hire a bike?
None on the route — bring your own
Is it buggy and scooter friendly?
Yes on the tarmac stretches; less so on the gravel sections
Getting there

NCN Route 92 (Omagh-Strabane-Derry) starts at Omagh: off Hospital Road at the top of Riverview Road. Strabane: near the Canal Basin / Strabane Retail Park. Derry: along the River Foyle into the city. Park in the towns for facilities.. Tap below for directions to the start.

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The story

About this trail

Route 92 follows much of the old Great Northern Railway corridor, known locally as the Derry Road line, which once carried trains between Derry, Strabane and Omagh before closure left the embankments and trackbed behind. Reusing those flat rail beds is what gives parts of the route its easy gradient today.

The Strabane section was given a major upgrade in 2021, when a £1.3m greenway opened running from the Derry Road and Canal Basin along the River Mourne flood wall to Strabane Retail Park, connecting on towards Lifford. There are longer-term plans for a continuous Derry-to-Omagh greenway along the full old line, but for now Route 92 is best enjoyed as a set of riverside sections.