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Walking / Rambling
The stunning countryside of Dungannon district provides the ideal surroundings for walking! In addition to the extensive network of country roads and public footpaths there are several forests, parks and nature trails to enjoy gentle country strolls to the more challenging trails.
**Please remember The N.I. Countryside Code**
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Altmore Open Farm
32 Altmore Road
Pomeroy
Dungannon
County Tyrone
BT71 6TT
Telephone : 028 8775 8977
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Altmore Open Farm & Fishery is surrounded by 175 Acres of hillside, moorland and forest. There are rambling paths from half mile to five miles, providing plenty of scope for pony-trekking, mountain biking or a gentle stroll. Come and visit the donkeys, geese, ducks, chickens, ponies, rabbits and more! Angling lessons with equipment are also available if required. There is also a play area with swings, slides, water features all situated in a safe friendly environment. Furthermore there is also a Trout fishery, please click on the link for more details.
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Benburb Valley Park
Milltown Road
Benburb
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
Telephone: 028 3754 8241
Fax: 028 3754 8524
Email: servitepriory@btconnect.com
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Benburb Valley Park is situated in the centre of Benburb Village. The park extends for three miles along both sides of the river Blackwater from Milltown to Maydown Bridge. There are 90 acres of woodlands, derelict sections of the former Ulster Canal and beautiful stretches of river popular for canoeing. Within Benburb Valley Park there are five listed buildings, from a 17th century castle/bawn to a small bridge over a 18th century race.
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The Carleton Trail
Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre
Dungannon
County Tyrone
Telephone: 028 8776 7259
Email: killymaddy@freeuk.com
Web: www.waymarkedways.com/carleton.cfm
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There are 3 waymarked trails in The Clogher Valley known as the The Carleton Trail. The total length of the trail is 48km/30 miles. The main trail is The Red route known as the Carleton Trail. It is a circular route from the village of Clogher. It follows leafy lane ways and forest tracks passing St. Patrick's Chair and Well, chambered graves, Carleton traditional Irish cottage, Knockmany Hill, Lumford's Glen, Lough More and the beautiful surrounding countryside before returning to Clogher. The trail is associated with William Carleton a 19th Century poet and author from the area.
The Green Route passes through heather-clad blanket bog. Gentle, quiet lanes and country roads. The Black Route is the shortest and takes in Carleton's birthplace.
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Knockmany Forest Park
Clogher
Co Tyrone
Telephone: 028 3754 8241
Fax: 028 3754 8524
Email: forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web: www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
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Knockmany Forest Park is situated in the breathtaking Clogher Valley. It lies just outside Clogher and three miles northwest of Augher. Knockmany Forest has marked walks and nature trails which are suitable for the casual walker and family groups. The trails meander through conifer and broadland woods. While walking look out for the herd of Fallow deer. Forest guides are available to organized youth and adult groups on request. The forest also is open for Orienteering groups. There are picnic areas and toilet facilities.
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Fardoss Forest Park
Fivemiletown Road
Clogher
Co Tyrone
Email: forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web: www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
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Fardoss Forest Park lies on the Clogher to Fivemiletown Road. There are two very pleasant walks around the forest including the river walk which is around 3/4 mile long and another walk through the woodlands. The forest itself has a number of rarer and exoctic trees. There is also a walled garden in the park and also picnic sites. Across the road from the forest park is Clogher Valley Country Caravan Park.
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Favour Royal Forest Park
Aughnalcoy Road
Augher
County Tyrone
Email: forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
Web: www.forestserviceni.gov.uk
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Favour Royal forest park is situated just outside Clogher and approximately half way between Augher and Aughnacloy. There are a number of interesting walks through this forest park. One of the shortest of these is the river walk along the Blackwater via a Meadow and deer lawn with adjoining picnic area. Another option is though larch woodland which leads to a huge Druid stone known as St Patrick's Chair. Nearby is St Patrick's Well, which is credited with special healing powers. Also Within the forest there is a 17th Century garden and a house dated around 1824.
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The Sliabh Beagh Way
Killymaddy Tourist Information Centre,
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
Telephone: 028 8776 7259
Email: killymaddy@freeuk.com
Web: www.waymarkedways.com/sliabhbeagh.cfm
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The Sliabh Beagh Way runs from St. Patrick's Chair and Well to the small village of Donagh through the valleys of County Tyrone, the drumlin hills of County Monaghan and the lakes of County Fermanagh.
The route passes through a variety of scenery and habitats reaching its high point near the summit of Sliabh Beagh Mountain. A series of beautifully illustrated panels along the way describe some of the many myths and legends associated with this area.
Highlights include St. Patrick's Chair and Well, Bragan Mountain, Slaibh Beagh designated Area of Special Scientific Interest (ASSI), Eshbrack Bog, Lough Jenkin and Cairn Rock offering spectacular views.
For Further information see www.waymarkedways.com/sliabhbeagh.cfm or contact Killmaddy tourist centre on
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NI Chest Heart & Stroke Association
2.3km walking route - Coalisland
Contact:Iain Frazer
Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council
Telephone: 028 8772 0300
Web: www.nichsa.com/assets/coalisland.pdf
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The route is measured anticlockwise from the corner of Main Street and The Square. It goes through the Square and out the Dungannon Road from where it turns into Ballynakelly Road and then into Loughview Road. It goes along Gortgonis Road and into the playing fields at the car park end. It follows the path around the running track, goes down towards the disused canal and back into
town via the canalside path and Lineside. The walk can be accessed at any point and walked in either
direction.
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NI Chest Heart & Stroke Association
4.2km walking route - Dungannon
Contact:Iain Frazer
Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council
Telephone: 028 8772 0300
Web: www.nichsa.com/assets/dungannon.pdf
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The route is measured anticlockwise from outside the Council Offices. It goes via the Cookstown Road Roundabout, down Quarry Lane, across the Donaghmore Road and into Newell Road. From there it turns into Lisnahull Road and onto the new pedestrian walkway running alongside the line of the old railway track. It crosses Washingford Row and comes out onto Mark Street. It turns right into Brooke street, up Empire Avenue and returns to the Council Offices via Ranfurly Road, Northland Row and Circular Road. The walk can be accessed at any point and walked in either direction.
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Parkanaur Forest Park
Parkanaur Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT71 3AA
Telephone: 028 6634 3032
Email: forestservice@dardni.gov.uk
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Parkanaur Forest is a non-charging forest. There are marked walks passing through areas of mixed woodlands of deciduous and conifers and also through the deer park. The trails are suitable for the casual walker and family groups. Forest guides are available to organised youth and adult groups on request. There are picnic & bbq areas, toilets and a cafe. Camping is available with restrictions click here for more details. |
Dungannon Park
Park Lake
Moy Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT71 6DY
Telephone: 028 8772 7327
Fax: 028 8772 9169
Email: dungannon.park@dungannon.gov
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Dungannon parks magnificent scenery invites the spending of your leisure time, a seventy-acre oasis centred round an idyllic still water lake. Miles of interesting pathways circumscribe the parklands, with its high ground offering the walker splendid views of surrounding townland and country side - as far as Lough Neagh on a clear day! The park offers the visitor a wide range of facilities. They include; a modern visitor amenity servicing all your needs, twelve fully serviced touring caravan pitches overlooking the magnificent lake and parkland, an adventure play area, tennis, cricket and soccer facilities, barbecue and lakeside walks and the only "Troutmaster Water" in County Tyrone.
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Peatlands Park
33 Derryhubbert Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT71 6NW
Telephone: 028 3885 1102
Email: peat.info@doeni.gov.uk
Web: www.peatlandsni.gov.uk
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A 266ha country park with visitor centre, biodiversity education centre, guided walks and on site interpretation. A network of 16km of boardwalks, paths and way-marked routes makes access to the sites of study safe and easy. Visitor attractions also include the bog garden, turf cutting area and narrow-gauge railway, which links historical and cultural interests at the site.
For further information visit the web site or telephone 028 3885 1102
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Walking / Rambling Clubs
A list of Walking and Rambling Clubs in the district
The N.I. Countryside Code
Advice for the Public when walking or cycling in the countryside.
www.waymarkedways.com
This website provides details of the 8 walking routes, which make up a network of quality walking routes, known as the Waymarked Ways covering a total of 360km (225 miles) throughout Northern Ireland.
Mourne International Walking Festival
The Mourne Mountains and surrounding area offers some of the best walking in Ireland set within stunning scenery. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), there is not only a huge diversity of flora and fauna, but also a wealth of heritage, myths and legends.
The Festival is the ideal time to come and discover the delights of the area, sample some of the excellent local cuisine and accommodation, enjoy traditional music and most importantly participate in some wonderful walking.
www.sperrinstourism.com
The Sperrin Mountains are the largest and the least explored mountain range in Northern Ireland. Straddling the Counties of Londonderry and Tyrone the Sperrin mountains stretch 35 miles from the northwest to southeast. The walking festivals in the area are renowned for their celebration of tradition, old and new.
www.discovernorthernireland.com
for futher information on walking routes and walking events throughout Northern Ireland.
www.walkireland.ie
Walkireland is the new website promoting Ireland`s National Waymarked Ways.
www.osni.gov.uk
Visit the web site of the Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland, includes online map sales for the region. TEL: (+44) 028 9025 5722
The Ulster Way
Visit the Northern Ireland Tourist Board website detailing Fourteen Great Walks On The Ulster Way
Book - The Ulster Way by Paddy Dillon
The Ulster Way makes a complete circuit around Northern Ireland, passing through all six counties and this gem of a book guides you through mile after mile of some of Irelands most spectacular scenery. This guide is published by Walking World Ireland in association with The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Tourist Board and the Sports Council for Northern Ireland and uses Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland and Ordnance Survey Ireland maps.
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