Derry (Londonderry)

Autumnal adventures: What to do in Ireland in the fall

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The Emerald Isle's forests, parks and undulating countryside turn a kaleidoscope of gold, ruby and topaz hues come fall. Autumn is one of the most atmospheric seasons to visit Ireland: outdoor activities and incredible birdlife abound, local festivals and sporting events pack the calendar, and toe-tapping traditional music sessions in cosy pubs take place around crackling turf fires.

Catherine Le Nevez

Lonely Planet Writer

Game of Thrones to the Gobbins: Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast

Northern Ireland has never had to contend with dragons, white walkers and the chill of an endless winter. That hasn’t stopped its wild landscape scoring a starring role in HBO’s Game of Thrones.

Driving the 120-mile Causeway Coastal Route from Belfast to Derry-Londonderry is a must for fans of the show, and offers a dramatic lesson in history and nature, from the Titanic and famine to a relaunched cliff path and the epic Giant’s Causeway.

Paula Hardy

Lonely Planet Writer

48 hours in Derry/Londonderry

Lonely Planet has produced this article for Tourism Ireland. All editorial views are those of Lonely Planet alone and reflect our policy of editorial independence and impartiality.

Northern Ireland’s second city is fast becoming one of the country’s cultural hotspots. It was given a stylish makeover for its stint as UK City of Culture in 2013, and plays host to crowd-pulling annual events such as the City of Derry Jazz Festival, the Foyle Film Festival and the famous Halloween Carnival – the largest street party in Ireland.