Trails

Gortin Glen Forest Park
Description: Three trails of varying lengths; the Nature, Pollan and Ladies View, that all start from the main car park. They each give the visitor the opportunity to enjoy the Park's natural flora and fauna at its best. All trails are colour coded and return to the main car park.
Contact: Omagh TIC, 028 8224 7831
Length: Three trails of varying length
Time: Various
Route Cards: Forest Park leaflet
Refreshments: Gortin village / Gateway Inn
Car Parking: On site - Start and finish point
Grid Reference: Forest Park leaflet

Altahullion Wind Farm
Description: This short walk along a quarry dust path provides panoramic views over the Roe Valley and south to the high Sperrins and also an opportunity to see one of Ireland's largest wind farms.

Interpretation signage on the turbine and landscape are on-site. Please note that access is permitted to the first turbine only.
Contact: Limavady Tourist Information Centre, 028 7776 0307
Length: 1km, 0.6 miles
Time: Approx. 15 mins
Total Ascent: 240m
Refreshments: Burnfoot
Car Parking: Visitor car park accessed from Bovevagh Road
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 7 — C629 141

An Creagán Biodiversity Trail
Description: Extends out onto a pristine example of Irish raised bog and forest and encourages all the family to find out more about the flora and fauna of the local landscape with the help of information panels dotted along the trail.
Contact: John Donaghy
Length: 5km, 3.1 miles
Time: 45 mins
Route Cards: Not Required
Refreshments: An Creagán Visitor Centre
Car Parking: At Visitor Centre
Grid Reference: Supplied on site

An Creagán Forest/River walk
Description: The walk leaves An Creagán and makes its way through the forest and along the Glashagh Burn and back to the centre.
Contact: John Donaghy
Length: 5.5km, 3.4 miles
Time: 1 - 1.5 hrs
Route Cards: Not Required
Refreshments: An Creagán Visitor Centre
Car Parking: At Visitor Centre
Grid Reference: Supplied on site

An Creagán Storybook Trail
Description: A collection of local traditional tales are brought to life using a series of colourful story panels leading children around the beautiful countryside at An Creagán.
Contact: John Donaghy
Length: 1 km, 0.6 miles
Time: 1 hr
Route Cards: Not Required
Refreshments: An Creagán Visitor Centre
Car Parking: At Visitor Centre
Grid Reference: Supplied on site

An Creagán Wheelchair Access Trail
Description: This trail at An Creagán is suitable for wheelchairs and takes in the Biodiversity Trail and Storybook Trail. The forest/river walk is suitable for shopmobility scooters.
Contact: John Donaghy
Length: 1 km, 0.6 miles
Time: 1 hr
Route Cards: Not Required
Refreshments: An Creagán Visitor Centre
Car Parking: At Visitor Centre
Grid Reference: Supplied on site

Arleston Park including Lovers’ Retreat
Description: This trail is located within the town boundary of Omagh but offers the tranquillity of a rural setting, just seconds from the town centre.
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 1.6km, 1 mile (approx)
Time: 45 mins
Total Ascent: None
Refreshments: Town centre
Car Parking: Omagh Leisure Complex and Lovers' Retreat
Grid Reference: Follow path from Omagh Leisure Complex onto Arleston

Ballyronan Wood
Description: A beautiful walk through a small 5 acre wet woodland on the shores of Lough Neagh. The area boasts a wealth of wildlife easily viewed from the woodland path, such as mute swan, whooper swan, bewick swan, great crested grebes and tufted duck.

Other facilities include a picnic site, caravan and camping, marina, childrens play area and toilets.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre - 028 8676 9949
Length: 1.2 km, 2/3 mile
Time: 20 mins
Route Cards: Yes
Refreshments: Marina and Ballyronan Village
Car Parking: On site
Grid Reference: Starting point from Ballyronan Marina approx 12 miles from

Boyd's Riverside Walk
Description: Beginning in the village of Burnfoot this circular walk follows the course of the Bovevagh River for a short distance until it meets the River Roe. Following the bank of the Roe as it progresses downstream before returning to Burnfoot via a farm lane and quiet country road.
Contact: Limavady Tourist Information Centre, 028 7776 0307
Length: 2.5km, 1.6 miles
Time: Approx 40 mins
Total Ascent: 465m
Route Cards: Yes
Refreshments: Burfoot
Car Parking: At Burnfoot Bridge - Start and finish Point
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 7 - C681 135

Cot Lane
Description: The Cot Lane is a Public Right of Way within Cookstown District. It is a countryside lane of approximately 1 mile linking the parishes of Ballinderry and Ardboe. It also links the counties of Tyrone and Londonderry, over the River Ballinderry via the Cot Lane Bridge. This is a listed pedestrian bridge and of architectural interest.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre - 028 8676 9949
Length: 1.6km, 1 mile
Time: 30 mins
Refreshments: Ballinderry village
Car Parking: Ballinderry village
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 14 — H938 811

Dunnamore Riverside Walk
Description: An attractive, circular riverside walk along the headwaters of the Ballinderry River. The route is approximately 2.1 miles. Parking and toilet facilities are located close to the starting point of the A505.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre - 028 8676 9949
Length: 3.4km, 2.1 miles
Time: 1 hr
Refreshments: Dunnamore Village
Car Parking: Close to starting point
Grid Reference: A505, 10 miles west of Cookstown

Ecclesville Lake Walk, Fintona
Description: A pleasant short walk around the lake in the Ecclesville Demesne, Fintona.
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 1km, 0.6 miles
Time: 20 mins
Refreshments: Fintona
Car Parking: On site - Start and finish point
Grid Reference: Ecclesville Centre is at village entrance coming from Omagh

Gort Moss
Description: A linear walk of 5 miles along old moss roads and between leafy hedgerows close to the village of Ardboe. Passing Kinturk Cultural Centre and Coyle's Cottage — a traditional fisherman's cottage, made of mud, clay and wood, thatched with reeds.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre - 028 8676 9949
Length: 8km, 5 miles
Time: 3 hrs
Route Cards: Available
Refreshments: Kinturk Centre/Coyle's Cottage. Nearest village Moortown
Car Parking: Beside Kinturk Centre
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 14 — H96 80

Gortin Lakes
Description: A circular walk around two of the 'kettle-hole' lakes on the northern slope of Mullaghcarn. This path has opened access to previously hidden views of the high Sperrins mountain landscape. The Boorin Nature Reserve is also close by. (Toilets, parking and picnic facilities on site)
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 1.6km, 1 mile
Time: 20 mins
Refreshments: Gortin Village
Car Parking: On site - H4980 8410 - Start and finish point
Grid Reference: Signposted 2 miles south of Gortin

Inneval Railway Walk
Description: Is a short walk just over 1 mile through lowland countryside comprising of a moss and an old railway embankment. Located 3 mile from Stewartstown the moss is home to local wildlife such as snipe, grey heron, mink and otters.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre - 028 8676 9949
Length: 1.8km, 1.2 miles
Time: 45 mins
Route Cards: Available
Refreshments: Stewartstown
Car Parking: Yes
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 14 — H85 73

Lough Bradan Trail
Description: The Forest Service has developed a path (not waymarked but easy to follow) that takes the visitor from the waterworks down to the shore and back through the forest.
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 1.6km, 1 mile
Time: 45 mins
Refreshments: Drumquin
Car Parking: Lay-by close to waterworks - Start and finish point
Grid Reference: On Lough Bradan Road approx four miles west of Drumquin

Loughmacrory Trail (family friendly)
Description: A circular walkway around Loughmacrory guides you through coniferous woodland with excellent views of the lough. Catch a glimpse of a damselfly or have a go at fishing on the lough.
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 2 km, 1.2 miles
Time: 30 mins
Refreshments: Mountfield / Omagh
Car Parking: 50m from Handball Alley along entrance to Lough - Start
Grid Reference: Close to Loughmacrory village

Moneymore Heritage Trail
Description: Having been a settlement for over 400 years, Moneymore's historic past can still be identified in a range of important architectural buildings which hide behind the busy village of today. This trail will attempt to give a flavour of Moneymore's rich cultural past by returning back to the origins of this interesting and beautiful village.
Contact: Cookstown Tourist Information Centre, 028 8676 9949
Length: 5km, 3 miles
Time: 2 hours
Route Cards: Moneymore Heritage Trail brochure
Refreshments: Moneymore
Car Parking: Springhill & Manor Park
Grid Reference: Starting point, Manor House Moneymore

Roe Valley Country Park
Description: The park offers two main circular riverside routes, amidst spectacular scenery, at either 3km or 7km distance.

The 3km Northern route provides an opportunity to visit O Cahan's Rock, the Deer Park, Corn Store, the Wet Wood and several bridges over the River Roe whilst the 7km Southern walk takes in the Carrick Rocks footbridge and relics of the linen industry.

The two routes can be combined for a longer walk. Visitor centre, museum (open seasonally), toilets and duck pond all on site.
Contact: Limavady TIC - 028 7776 0307 or Roe Valley Country Park
Length: 3km - 10 km, 1.9 miles - 6.2 miles
Time: 45mins — 2 hrs
Refreshments: Limavady Town
Car Parking: At Visitor Centre
Grid Reference: Routes detailed on visitor leaflet

Sloughan Glen
Description: This secluded riverside walk through a deciduous forest is signposted from the town of Drumquin. The waterfall that cascades from the uplands can be seen at its best after a heavy spell of rainfall. (Parking and picnic facilities on site)
Contact: Omagh Tourist Information Centre, 028 8224 7831
Length: 1.6km, 1 mile
Time: 45 mins
Route Cards: None
Refreshments: Drumquin
Car Parking: On site - Start and finish point
Grid Reference: OSNI Sheet 12 — H277 742

Springhill House Walk
Description: A circular walk through the beautiful Springhill Estate owned by the National Trust, with an opportunity to visit Springhill House and Costume Museum. Facilities include caravan site and toilets.
Contact: Springhill House, 028 8674 8210 or Cookstown TIC
Length: 3.2km, 2 miles
Time: 1 hr
Route Cards: Available
Refreshments: Springhill House (nearest village, Moneymore)
Car Parking: At Springhill House
Grid Reference: OSNI H876 838

Tannyranny Trail
Description: A short trail at Gelvin, just off the B64 Dungiven/Garvagh road, climbs the lower northern slopes of Benbradagh for a short distance to the site of Tannyranny Church. Panoramic views over the Roe Valley, Lough Foyle, Sperrins and beyond all in the shadow of Benbradagh.
Contact: Limavady Tourist Information Centre - 028 7776 0307
Length: 1.25 km
Time: Approx 1 hour
Total Ascent: 70 metres
Refreshments: Dungiven/Drumsurn
Car Parking: At Gelvin Community Hall
Grid Reference: From Gelvin Community Hall follow the road to Dungiven.

The Mourne Riverside Walk, Sion Mills
Description: Sion Mills plentiful water resource — The River Mourne- which once powered the village's flax industry now provides the centre piece for an idyllic riverside haven, incorporating excellent angling facilities and the Mourneside Walk.

The walk features the popular Bearney footbridge known locally as the 'Swinging Bridge', and an attractive weir which the Salmon cross on their migration upstream to the Strule, Derg, Owenkillew and Glenelly Rivers.
Contact: Strabane Tourist Information Centre - 028 7188 3735
Length: 2km, 1.2 miles
Time: 1 hr (Leisurely Pace)
Route Cards: Not required
Refreshments: Available in Sion Mills village
Car Parking: Sion Mills village - Start and finish at Mill Car Park
Grid Reference: Signposted from village. Grid ref: 344 933 sheet 12

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