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Ulster American Folk Park
Omagh, County Tyrone

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Activities & Attractions in County Tyrone

Whether you’re into adventure and exercise, history and heritage, a quiet day’s fishing or adrenaline pumping pursuits, County Tyrone has everything you want. Take a look at the top things to get up to in the O’Neill County.

The stars shine down on County Tyrone

The magnificent Sperrins mountain range in the heart of County Tyrone is home to an official Dark Skies location - one of the world’s best places for gazing at the constellations of stars spread across the skies above.

Now there’s an even better way to enjoy those dark skies and stars, at the OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory in Davagh forest. This centre has the latest technology, from holographic installations to virtual reality headsets with colourful, accessible interpretation panels and hands-on activities, as well as an enormous telescope for observing the skies above.

Walk among the nearby Beaghmore Stone Circles and you will easily conjure up the voices and echoes of the past. You will feel an energy here – perhaps a connection to the land of your ancestors. Whatever it is, you will be mesmerised by these seven ancient circles, considered among the finest Neolithic cairns in Ireland.

Make history a walk in the Park

The links between Tyrone and the New World are very strong. Here’s your chance to immerse yourself in the story of thousands of brave emigrants who journeyed across the Atlantic hundreds of years ago, at the Ulster American Folk Park.

Step back in time and wander through thatched cottages and log cabins. Meet characters in authentic costume who will show you traditional crafts, share their stories and even share some of their food.

Board a full-scale emigrant ship and experience for yourself the conditions faced by those setting sail for a new life in America. With 30 buildings and exhibits for you to explore - and loads for the kids to do - the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh is a unique experience.

Meet not one – but two - US Presidents

While we’re on the subject of Tyrone-US relations, come and discover the ancestral homes of two former US Presidents, Ulysses S. Grant and Woodrow Wilson. Well, Tyrone people don’t do things by halves!

You’ll find the preserved Grant Ancestral Homestead in Ballygawley where Ulysses’ great-grandfather, John Simpson, was born. On your visit, you’ll find out some interesting historical nuggets about the 18th American President. Do you know what his middle initial stands for? You will.

The Wilson Ancestral Home is another historical gem that you’ll be glad you visited. Stroll around the small thatched, whitewashed cottage on the slopes of the Sperrin Mountains, the home of Judge James Wilson, grandfather of Woodrow Wilson.

In this original ‘white house’ near Strabane, you’ll discover some of the family's original furniture, including a tiny sleeping nook in the kitchen by the fire - and a portrait of the 28th President's grandfather over the fireplace. You may even bump into Wilson family members who still occupy the farmhouse next door!

The hills are alive

Stand on the ancient Hill of The O’Neill and you are standing on one of the most important sites in the history of Northern Ireland. Discover how this location in Dungannon was at the centre of a nine year war that changed the landscape forever.

The nearby Ranfurly House Arts and Visitor Centre will bring the 400-year history of the stronghold to life for you. As it did for the dynastic O’Neill chieftains, the stunning elevated site offers you panoramic views from the height of a new glass-viewing tower.

Explore Harry’s place

If you’re a history buff or just love the wild outdoors, a trip to the enigmatic Harry Avery’s Castle site is a treat. It’s said to have been built in 1320 and named after Henry Aimhbreidh (Avery) a Gaelic chieftain of – you’ve guessed it – the famous O’Neill dynastic clan who died exactly one-hundred years before Columbus even set foot in America.

You’ll discover Irish chieftains of the time rarely built stone castles. Yes, the O’Neills always did things differently!

Crank up your adrenaline levels to ‘11’

If you’re into adventure sports, horse riding, biking or water sports, you’ll find something for all levels and ages on your doorstep. Check out the untouched beauty of Davagh Forest near Cookstown, a big favourite for mountain bikers. Its fast 16km red trail will keep you on your toes, but you can ride family-friendly and easy-going trails too. Or give the pump track and short skills course a go.

You’ll also love Blessingbourne Mountain Bike Trails near Fivemiletown in the heart of the Clogher Valley. Choose its technical trail or take the kids on the fun trails – it’s up to you but it’s always a great day out.

For more thrill-seeking adventures, head to Todds Leap. If Blindfold Land Rover Driving, three-storey drops or body zorbing are your thing, get here now! Take a few hours and get away from it all on Gortin Glen Lakes where the wilderness and sheltered location make canoeing a total pleasure for you and the family. Saddle up at the Forest Stables in Fivemiletown and enjoy their new river trail.

Land yourself a beauty

Coarse fishing is available year round in the Sperrin waters, offering the angler a great choice including bream, roach, perch, eels and pike while the River Mourne is believed to be one of the best salmon rivers in Northern Europe.

Shop ‘til you drop

The bustling towns of Omagh and Dungannon are your ideal stop-off for a spot of high-street shopping, souvenir hunting or lazy-day browsing. If you fancy something one-off or unique, The Linen Green designer village just off the M1 motorway and 45 minutes from Belfast might just be the place for you.

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Carleton's Cottage

Augher

Address

Springtown Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0EA

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Price
Free

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Historic Sites, Houses, Castles & Buildings

Visit the childhood home of the much-loved Victorian novelist William Carleton, well versed in Irish folklore and described by Yeats as ‘the greatest novelist of Ireland’.

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Free

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Drum Manor Forest Park, Forest Plots Trail (Black)

Address

Co Tyrone

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Walking & Hiking

Wide variety of different tree species

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Provider Preferences
- Free (parking charges may apply)
Dungannon Earls Walking Trail

Dungannon

Address

26 Market Square, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org

Type

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Walking Route - Short (<5 miles)

You can take in all, or part, of the 7km route which stretches from the historic heritage site of Hill of The O’Neill to Railway Park and Drumcoo Park.

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Killymoon Golf Club

Cookstown

Address

200 Killymoon Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 8TW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8676 3762

killymoonoffice@btconnect.com

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Parkland Golf Course

Named after Killymoon Castle, designed in 1804 by John Nash and reputedly once owned by King George IV who won it on the throw of a dice, the parkland layout is a challenging and enjoyable test.

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Catering
- Restaurant on site
Clogher Valley Golf Club

Fivemiletown

Address

476a Belfast Road, Fivemiletown, County Tyrone, BT75 0SE

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8952 1739

info@cloghervalleygc.co.uk

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Parkland Golf Course

Located just outside the town of Fivemiletown on the border of Counties Fermanagh and Tyrone, Clogher Valley Golf Club is a challenging nine hole golf course. The course itself comprises of 6 x Par3, 11 x Par4 and 1 x Par5

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- Restaurant on site
Castle Caulfield

Castlecaulfield

Address

Castle Grove, Castlecaulfield, County Tyrone, BT70 3NL

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

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Free

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Castle / Fort

Ruins of mansion built by Sir Toby Caulfield in 1619. Gatehouse with murder-holes and Caulfield arms. Plaque to poet Charles Wolfe (1791-1823) at nearby Anglican church.

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Free

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Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Loughmacrory Wedge Tomb

Loughmacrory

Address

Coolaharen Road, Loughmacrory, County Tyrone, BT79 9AB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8076 1112

info@ancreagan.com

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Free

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Archaeological sites

Located 3km from An Creggan, this is a burial chamber which has a front chamber and a doorway marked by 3 stones, with double walls made of large upright stones, and a roof constructed of flat stones called 'lintels'.

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Free

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Killeter Forest Trails

Killeter

Address

Killeter Forest, Tullycar Road, Killeter, County Tyrone, BT81 7YB

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Forest Parks

Pull on your walking boots and come enjoy a truly wonderful walking experience - one which has been defined by nature and refined by the seasons to provide an ever changing backdrop to the Killeter story.

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Branny Ramble Walk

Dungannon

Address

45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, County Tyrone, BT70 1TW

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8772 8600

ranfurly@midulstercouncil.org

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Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

Circular route on minor countryside roads with views of counties Tyrone, Derry, Donegal, Antrim, Armagh, Monaghan, Down, Fermanagh and Leitrim.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Benburb Valley Park

Benburb

Address

Benburb, County Tyrone

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Walking & Hiking

Explore and enjoy stunning natural and built heritage within Benburb Valley Park through walks along the Blackwater River. The river has carved out a beautiful gorge through the countryside and is an ideal location for walking.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
Corick House Hotel Spa

Clogher

Address

20 Corick Road, Clogher, County Tyrone, BT76 0BZ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8554 8216

reservations@corickcountryhouse.com

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Spa and Well-being

The luxury Spa facility at Corick House offers guests a retreat from the stress of everyday life. Enjoy our relaxing thermal area, where you will delight in a state of the art hydro therapy massage pools with jets of therapeutic water.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
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- On site parking
Coalisland Canal Walk

Coalisland

Address

Canal Quay, Coalisland, County Tyrone, BT71 4LR

Telephone
+44 (0) 3000132132

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Type

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Walking Route - Medium (5-20 miles)

The canal is home to a variety of different plants and animals including Fauna, Flora, badgers, owls, yellow iris, banded damselfly, moorhen, dipper, kingfisher and grey wagtail, otters, pike and brown trout.

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Beaghmore Stone Circles

Cookstown

Address

Blackrock Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT80 9PB

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 9082 3207

scmenquiries@communities-ni.gov.uk

Price
Free

Type

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Historic Site

Mysterious complex of 7 Bronze Age stone circles and alignments. It's where megalithic tombs and the mysterious Beaghmore stone circles stand as silent witnesses to the settlements that thrived here 6,000 years ago.

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Free

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Parking & Transport
- Parking (free)
Rousky Walk

Address

Co Tyrone

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Walking & Hiking

A peaceful off road route, leaving from the hamlet of Rousky and winding its way down the valley side to the Owenreagh River.

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- Free (parking charges may apply)
St Macartan’s (Forth Chapel)

Augher

Address

Springtown Road, Augher, County Tyrone, BT77 0EA

Telephone
+44 (0) 7818 186 979

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Price
Free

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Churches & Sacred Sites

St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel was constructed from 1838-1846 and is located on the Carleton Trail and Ulster Way, set in the heart of the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone.

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Free

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- Parking (free)
Argory Blackwater River Walk

Address

Co Armagh

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Walking & Hiking

Follow the River Blackwater around the estate and cross the industrial age-Bond’s Bridge.

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Davagh Forest

Cookstown

Address

Davagh Road, Cookstown, County Tyrone, BT79 8JH

Telephone
+44 (0) 3000 132 132

tourism@midulstercouncil.org

Price
Free

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Forest Parks

The true definition of a hidden gem, Davagh Forest is an International Dark Sky Park and lies approximately 6 miles north west of Cookstown in an untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests.

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Free

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Parking & Transport
- Car parking
N M Tackle

Strabane

Address

131 Melmount Rd, Sion Mills, Strabane, County Tyrone, BT82 9PY

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8165 9501

info@nmtackle.com

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Game Fishing

Located in the heart of Game Angling, Sion Mills. All Foyle rivers 20 min max, Lough Erne 30 min, Ballyshannon 45 min. We stock many old classics and up to the minute trends to ensure you have everything you need to catch fish.

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- On site parking
Fintona Golf Club

Fintona

Address

1 Kiln Street, Fintona, County Tyrone, BT78 2BJ

Telephone
+44 (0) 28 8284 1480

fintonagolfclub@btconnect.com

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Parkland Golf Course

The surrounding trees are magnificent and complement a picture-postcard setting. Often described as a '' hidden gem'' in Northern Ireland.

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Maeve's Kitchen

Greencastle

Address

1 Mullydoo Road, Greencastle, County Tyrone, BT79 8HB

Telephone
+44 (0) 7751 810 040

Mccullaghmaeve@ymail.com

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Cookery School

Set on the family farm amidst beautiful open countryside, the home of Maeve McCullagh offers spectacular views of the Sperrin mountains where shoulders drop and visitors instantly relax. Warm and welcoming, Maeve is passionate about all things food…

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- Wifi