Sperrin
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The Sperrin Mountains are a designated Area of Outstanding Natural
Beauty that lie in the northeast of County Tyrone, straddling
the border with County Derry.
The landscape
of the Sperrins is wild and remote, with wooded valleys on the
lower slopes, and bogs and heather-covered moorland on higher
levels. The gentle contours of the rounded mountains rise up to
2240ft at Mount Sawel, the highest point. There are walking trails
running through the area, including the Ulster Way, as well as
trails for horseback
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Sperrin
Mountains, Northern
Ireland |
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riding and mountain biking. The beautiful empty wilderness is
home to a variety of wildlife, and lots of birds. There are also
opportunities for fishing, with the Glenelly and Owenkillew river
valleys weaving through the countryside.
The Sperrins
also have a huge concentration of archaeological remains, with
standing stones and chambered graves scattered throughout the
landscape. The Beaghmore Stone Circles are some of the most well-known,
and lie on the southeastern slopes of the mountains. For more
information, the Sperrin Heritage Centre at Gortin has displays
about the historical background, culture and ecology of the area,
and visitors can also try panning for gold. The An Creagan Visitor
Centre in Creggan has interpretive exhibitions, and offers bike
rental and information on walking and cycling routes.
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