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Gortin Forest Nature Trail

Co Tyrone
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This educational trail provides interest for the whole family by taking in a range and variety of habitats. Information points along the way give a broad insight into the nature of Gortin Glen and the surrounding countryside.

Start Point:
H485822

Finish Point:
H485822

Route:
This walk is sign posted from the car park. These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time. Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.

Distance:
1.25 miles

Terrain:
Forest tracks

Point of interest:
See the range and variety of the flora and fauna

Facilities:
Parking, picnic tables and toilets. There is a charge to enter the Forest Park.

Publication:
Gortin Forest Park leaflet

Publication availability:
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About

This educational trail provides interest for the whole family by taking in a range and variety of habitats. Information points along the way give a broad insight into the nature of Gortin Glen and the surrounding countryside.

Start Point:
H485822

Finish Point:
H485822

Route:
This walk is sign posted from the car park. These walks are situated in a working forest environment and may be subject to diversion and closure from time to time. Up to date information is available on the Forest Service web site - link below.

Distance:
1.25 miles

Terrain:
Forest tracks

Point of interest:
See the range and variety of the flora and fauna

Facilities:
Parking, picnic tables and toilets. There is a charge to enter the Forest Park.

Publication:
Gortin Forest Park leaflet

Publication availability:
For more information contact Forest Service on 028 8167 0666 or visit www.forestserviceni.gov.uk

Nearest town:
Omagh / Gortin

OS map:
Sheet 13

Accessible toilet facilities:
Yes

Accessible terrain:
Unsurfaced forest tracks Read Less

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  • Free (parking charges may apply)

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Drive to Gortin Forest Park, which is located on the Gortin Road approx 6 miles north of Omagh.

Public Transport Directions

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