This off road hill walk is set among a rural landscape, marked with bellowing hedges and stone walls, dividing the surrounding fields. The ruins of Castleroddy National School and the derelict farm sheds, with their distinctive orange tin roofs are marks on the landscape of times gone-by.
On clear days, the Donegal and high Sperrin Mountains can be seen in all their glory. This is an enjoyable and satisfying walk for those who are keen for a longer, off road route.
❚ Contact: www.fermanaghomagh.com
❚ Nearest Town
Omagh / Gortin
❚ Points of Interest
Panoramic views, distinctive rural landscape
❚ Location
Park at the Gortin Glens forest (signposted off the main road between Omagh and Gortin).
Start the walk on the Lisnaharney Road
❚ Distance
8.1 miles
❚ Route Shape
Circular
❚ Route Type
Hill, open farmland
❚ Facilities
Car parking, picnic tables and toilets onsite at Gortin Glens.
Nearest amenities in Omagh or Gortin.
Grade of walk
- Moderate
An excellent off-road hill walk opening up views of the Bluestack and High Sperrin Mountain ranges.
Park at Gortin Glen Forest Park. Exit the Park, cross the road and turn first right onto the Lisnaharney Road.
At the 5th road junction on the right hand side, leave the road and walk uphill along the Lisnaharney public right of way.
From the top of the hill descend to the road, turning left at the bottom.
Walk along the road until turning left again onto the Eskeradooey public right of way. This path leads to the top of the hill and then descends back to the Lisnaharney Road.
On reaching the road turn left and retrace your steps back to the car park at Gortin Glens Forest Park.
