Learmount Forest is located about fifteen miles from Derry City and is adjacent to Park village which nestles at the foot of Sawel Mountain. The forest boasts a mixture of pine and deciduous trees and a wide variety of habitats. The paths in and around the forest are not overly manicured which does tend to present the forest in a more rugged and natural light. Other interesting features of the forest , apart from the beauty and tranquillity of the woods, are the castle and The River Faughan.