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Davagh Forest Walks and MTB

5.59 miles (9 km)

Open Streetmap This expansive forest is located near Cookstown in the Sperrin Mountains of County Tyrone.
There's miles of walking paths and mountain bike trails taking you through lush woodland with river views and lots of wildlife to look out for.
The site includes some easier family trails as well as more challenging red graded mountain bike trails - see the video below to get an idea of what to expect on the exhilarating trail. Other facilities include a visitor centre, a car park, bike hire and a OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory.
To continue your walking in the area head north to visit 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 west there's Gortin Glen where there's another red graded mountain bike trail and a series of waymarked footpaths to try. Near here there's also Loughmacrory Lough. Here you will find a 2km circular trail running along the shoreline of the pretty lake.

Postcode

BT79 8JH - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locations

Davagh Forest Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Further Information and Other Local Ideas

Head north west into Derry city and you can pick up the Foyle Valley Cycle Route. The ride takes you along a dismantled railway and the River Foyle to Lifford and Strabane. The opening section is traffic free so suitable for walkers.
Just to the east there's the pretty Lough Fea where you'll find a nice waterside circular walk and a picnic area to relax in.

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Photos

Forest road, Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 3588088

Forest road, Davagh Forest. The forest is predominantly made up of native species such as Scots pine, oak, and beech, which provide a rich and diverse habitat for wildlife.

Cyclist's trail, Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 3587982

Cyclist's trail, Davagh Forest

Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 4022367

Davagh Forest

Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 506793

Davagh Forest

Small lake, Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 2353740

Small lake, Davagh Forest

A grassy track, Davagh Forest - geograph.org.uk - 3588048

A grassy track, Davagh Forest

Video

GPS Files

GPX File

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