A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Mid Ulster
'... Mentioned in the early Iron Age tale Táin Bó Cuailgne, the area is rich in mythology and archaeological heritage and a number of monuments remain visible in the landscape.'
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'This walk on the hills above the Glenshane Pass gives access to historic Carntogher Mountain with views across Lough Foyle to Errigal and Muckish in Donegal, Sawel and the high Sperrins, and south-east to The Mournes and Slieve Gullion ...'
'The public are welcome to visit this area on foot. There is a waymarked walking trail in Drumcairne Forest. Walkers can use the forest roads in other blocks.'
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'This Forest totals 210 hectares and comprises several forest blocks around Cookstown ... The component blocks are; Drumcairne, Drumconvis, Lissan, Birchwood and Springhill on the outskirts of Moneymore. These are generally lowland forests and have a variety of conifer and broadleaved species.'
'Walkers can enjoy the miles of interesting pathways that define the parkland. From its high ground, such pathways have splendid viewpoints of Dungannon Town and the surrounding countryside ...
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'A seventy-acre oasis centred round an idyllic Stillwater lake. The magnificent scenery invites the spending of your leisure time, whether you're a resident of South Tyrone, or a visitor from anywhere in the world.'
'"A" walks are longer and harder. "B" walks are somewhat easier and more relaxed ... All new club members and visitors will be expected to do at least one "B" walk to allow their walking abilit ...
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'Sunday Walks are held every three weeks throughout the year ... Shorter mid-week (Thursday) walks are held every two weeks. These are usually easier, with an emphasis on enjoying the landscape ...'
'Under a milky grey sky we climbed the stony road through Altbritain Forest, its spruce and firs footed in the dense blanket bog that has grown to enwrap these hills over the past two thousand years. Waves of lime green sphagnum flowed over the dark peat under the trees, to be replaced by tuffets of green and orange deer grass as we left the cold shadow of the conifers and climbed the long flank of Mullaghaneany ...'
Christopher Somerville Walks
‘Before public ownership, Parkanaur Forest was part of the Burgess Estate. The enclosed herd of white fallow deer, the house and gardens are attractive features for many visitors who come he ...
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'A mixed coniferous and broadleaved woodland of almost 200 hectares, located four miles west of Dungannon ... There are several way-marked walks and an ecotrail starting and finishing at the main car park.'
'Colour coded direction arrows point the various way-marked routes – these and distances are also indicated on the route sketch. However woodchip surfaces can make for difficult going – even on sco ...
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'Some 12 miles of pathways criss-cross Peatlands which is largely level and with no steps. These pathways - many of them originally bog tracks - are composed of a variety of surfaces ranging from broad road-like tarmaced ones to narrow gravel, grass and wood chip ways. Five feet wide boardwalks have been constructed over or around those areas most liable to flooding.'
'The Sperrins are one of the largest and probably the least explored of all the mountain ranges in Ireland. Stretching for 35 miles the countryside is completely unspoilt and contains ...
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'We are a very active Hillwalking Club based in the heart of the Sperrins in Northern Ireland. Organised club walks take place twice monthly. Grade 1 walks for the fitter walker alternate with Grade 3 walks for those who prefer a more leisurely stroll. We also from time to time have Grade 2 walks - something in between!'
'Experience the beguiling spirit of this inimitable 17th-century "Plantation" home, with its walled gardens and parkland, full of tempting waymarked paths. There are ten generations of Lenox-Co ...
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'Experience the stunning views and nature of the wider estate. You don't have to be an expert to go walking you just need to enjoy getting outside.'
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