Londonderry - City Walls

The city walls of Derry are probably the best preserved in the whole of the United Kingdom and remain exactly as they were when they were built in 1618, with the exception of the three gateways which were added later. They form an attractive walk along the perimeter of the Old Town. The Walker Monument on the Royal Bastion provides the best view of the town. Four ancient gateways lead into the town: Butcher's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Shipquay Gate and Bishop's Gate, the finest of the four.