The Gortin Glen Forest Park in County Tyrone lies six miles north
of Omagh, and is a gateway to the wild Sperrin Mountains to the
east.
The Forest
Park was opened in 1967, and is made up of coniferous woodland
that was originally planted for timber production. The park covers
a total area of 1534 hectares. A five-mile drive weaves through
the forest, with the vista parks offering panoramic views of the
scenic surroundings. The forest is also home to lots of wildlife,
including a herd of Sika deer. There are different nature trails
running through the park, which start and end in the main car
park. There is also a trail for horse riding and several trails
for mountain biking.
The village
of Gortin lies north of the park. It only has one main street,
but it provides access to walking trails in the Sperrin Mountains.
There are also shorter walks around the town and along the riverbank.
Just to the south of the Gortin Glen Forest Park is the Ulster
History Park, which is filled with replicas of buildings dating
from as far back as prehistoric times. The Ulster American Folk
Park is also reachable by a day's walk along the route of the
Ulster Way.
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