Walking Holidays & Outdoor Adventures in The Sperrin Mountains National Landscape

Wild Hills, Ancient Monuments, and Star-Filled Skies in Northern Ireland’s Uplands

The Sperrin Mountains National Landscape spans the wild heart of County Tyrone and County Londonderry, forming Northern Ireland’s largest and most remote upland region. Rolling hills, heather moorland, and deep glens define a landscape shaped by time and solitude — where walking holidays and outdoor adventures reveal peace, heritage, and wide horizons.

Stretching from the Glenelly Valley to the slopes of Slieve Gallion, the Sperrins are part of a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognised for their ancient geology and cultural history. Trails like the Sperrin Way cross ridges and rivers through a landscape dotted with Bronze Age monuments, quiet villages, and open sky. In places like Davagh Forest and Gortin Glen, woodland paths and scenic loops invite gentle exploration, while stargazers gather at the Dark Sky Observatory to witness one of Europe’s clearest night skies.

Whether you’re hiking across moorland, cycling forest roads, or pausing to explore ancient stone circles, the Sperrins capture the essence of self-guided travel — wild, unhurried, and deeply connected to place.

Trails & Routes

• Sperrin Way – A 40-mile long-distance trail through the heart of the Sperrins, linking Feeny to Gortin across hills, forests, and river valleys.
• Gortin Glen Forest Park Trails – Waymarked woodland and hill routes with wide views over Tyrone’s uplands.
• Davagh Forest Trails – A network of walking and mountain biking routes through open forest and the Dark Sky Park.
• Beaghmore Heritage Trail – A short walk around ancient stone circles and Bronze Age sites near Cookstown.
• Glenelly Valley Loops – Quiet roads and green lanes winding through one of Northern Ireland’s most scenic glens.

Adventure Highlights

• Beaghmore Stone Circles – Evocative prehistoric site surrounded by moorland and heather.
• Davagh Forest & Dark Sky Observatory – A unique destination for stargazing, walking, and mountain biking.
• Gortin Glen Forest Park – Forest and hill walks with spectacular views across the western Sperrins.
• Slieve Gallion – The eastern gateway to the Sperrins, offering broad views over Mid Ulster.
• An Creagán – Heritage and eco centre with trails, art, and local food in a peaceful rural setting.
• Glenelly Valley – Classic Sperrins scenery — green farmland, rivers, and winding upland roads.

Explore the Area

• Omagh – Gateway town to the Sperrins with riverside walks, museums, and nearby forests.
• Cookstown – Close to Beaghmore and the southern Sperrin Way.
• Gortin – Village on the edge of Gortin Glen Forest Park with trail access and cafes.
• Feeny – Western end of the Sperrin Way and connection point to the Causeway Coast.
• Davagh Forest – Adventure and stargazing hub at the heart of the range.