Fermanagh & Omagh

Biodiversity Projects

Have a really wild spring day at Gortin Glen Forest Park

You can have a really wild spring day at Gortin Glen Forest Park on Sunday 21st April, when the park comes alive with fun games and activities for all the family.  From 1pm to 4pm you can drop in and take part in all the free wildlife themed activities taking place and why not bring a picnic to make a day of it. This year, our annual spring day is bigger and better with more things to do and … [Read More...]

Lottery boost for Omagh’s natural heritage

A new natural heritage project is to get underway in Grange Park, Omagh with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant, it was announced today.  The £10,400 grant was awarded to Omagh District Council and will be used to create a new tree trail and run a number of small conservation projects within the park. Grange Park is the main Council owned park in Omagh town and currently attracts … [Read More...]

Ready, Steady, Grow!

With a slight glimpse of spring on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get outdoors and get ready, steady, to grow your own fruit and vegetables!  Start your planning now by enjoying one of Omagh District Councils ‘Grow Your Own’ one day courses on Wednesday 6th March at MACCA, Omagh or Wednesday 20th March, Glenhordial Permaculture Farm. These comprehensive one day courses are ideal for … [Read More...]

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Vinegar Hill Loop

Vinegar Hill Loop

This 7 mile walk, part of the Ulster Way, provides a taster of what the Sperrins have to offer, rolling hills, lush green valleys and […]

Sloughan Glen ASSI

Sloughan Glen ASSI

You can visit Sloughan Glen ASSI in the west of the district near Drumquin (GR H276744).  See the carpets of bluebells in the spring and […]

River Strule

River Strule

A walkway along the River Strule starting from the Strule Arts Centre allows you close access to appreciate the bank side vegetation, salmon leaping and […]

Loughmacrory

Loughmacrory

Loughmacrory has a lovely circular nature trail that leads you round this picturesque lough.  You can enjoy the sights and sounds of the woodland and […]

Killykeeghan and Crossmurrin – Marlbank National Nature Reserve

This is a very special site being home to a rare habitat – limestone grassland and some rare butterfly and moth species. Scattered hazel scrub […]

Killyfole Lough Local Nature Reserve, Rosslea

Killyfole Walking/Shoreline Trail was officially opened in 2007 taking on a new lease of life due to the efforts of the local community association. A […]

Gortin Lakes

Gortin Lakes

Gortin Lakes also offer circular walks and resting places with breathtaking vistas (GR H502847).

Gortin Glen Forest Park

Gortin Glen Forest Park

Gortin Glen Forest Park, north of Omagh town, is an excellent park for people to experience wildlife through walks, orienteering, mountain biking and educational events […]

Drumduff and Drumnakilly Mountain View Trail

Drumduff and Drumnakilly Mountain View Trail

Drumduff and Drumnakilly Community Association,  supported by BBC Breathing Places have enhanced an area of raised bog and birch woodland by providing access, giving the […]

Dromore Riverside Walk

Dromore Riverside Walk

The Dromore Riverside Walk is a meandering path though a delightful environment, open and accessible for all to use and enjoy.  As you walk though […]

Cullion Community Woodland

Cullion Community Woodland

Woodland Trust in association with Glens Community Development Group developed Cullion Community Woodland, a millennium Wood On Your Doorstep.  It is mixed deciduous woodland that […]

Camowen River

Camowen River

To enjoy the peaceful ambience of the slow and winding Camowen, walk from Cranny Bridge to Lover’s Retreat, where you might see the salmon leap. […]

Boorin Nature Reserve

Boorin Nature Reserve

Located beside Gortin Lakes, here you can see many of the typical bog plants such as sphagnum mosses, hare’s tail cotton grass and herbs like […]

Bessy Bell

Bessy Bell

Hike the eastern side of Bessy Bell up through farmland leading you over blanket bog, heathland to the summit for a breathtaking view.  The way […]

An Creggan Visitor Centre

An Creggan Visitor Centre

Creggan Bog at around 9Ha (22 acres) is a small, undisturbed remnant of a once much larger area of lowland raised bog, over 7,000 years […]