Gortin Glen Walks and MTB Trails

3 miles (5.5 km)

This expansive area of woodland near Omagh includes miles of good footpaths and mountain bike trails.
For walkers there's a series of colour coded waymarked paths to try from the main car park. Cyclists can enjoy�moderate blue trails and more challenging red trails.
On the way there are streams, waterfalls, lots of wildlife and some fine views towards the nearby Sperrin Mountains.
Look out for fauna including deer and various woodland birds.
To continue your walking in the Sperrins area head east to visit Davagh Forest. There's nice river walks and an exhilarating red graded mountain bike trail to try here.

Postcode

BT79 7SU - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Gortin Glen Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Gortin Glen Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Dog Walking

As you'd imagine the woodland trails are ideals for dog walking. A lead is required on the Mullaghcarn Trail due to livestock grazing next to the trail.

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

To the north you'll find the Gortin Glen Lakes. There's another lovely path here with splendid views over the water to the surrounding mountains.
Further north there's the Banagher Glen Nature Reserve. Here you can explore the Banagher Dam and a series of pretty waterfalls with red squirrels to look out for on the way.
To the south east there's Loughmacrory Lough. Here you will find a 2km circular trail running along the shoreline of the pretty lake.