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The Sperrins mountains

County Derry - County Tyrone

Cairns, Ireland Stone circles

The Beaghmore Stones

Megaliths. A wild, unspoilt setting. The Beaghmore Stones are a rather charming archaeological site.

Castles

Harry Avery’s Castle

If you love strange castles, then don't miss Harry Avery's Castle in Newtownstewart. Built on a hill in the 14th century, it is considered one of the most original castles in the region!

Cairns, Ireland

Creggandevesky

Prehistoric remains that remain a mystery.

Irish lakes

Gortin Glen Lakes

Gortin Glen Lakes are 2 lakes in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. Don't miss their sumptuous scenery overlooking the Sperrins Mountains!

Museums in Ireland

Ulster American Folk Park

The Ulster American Folk Park is a museum that recreates a village at the time of the Great Irish Famine and emigration to the USA.

Irish forest parks

Gortin Glen Forest Park

Do you like forest walks? You'll love this forest park in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland! A must for hikers and nature lovers!

Dark sky reserve

The OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory

Do you love the aurora borealis and the stars? You'll love The OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory, a northern lights and stargazing center based in Omagh, Northern Ireland.

The Giants Sperrins (Nowanois) - @Mid Ulster District Council, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Derry City and Strabane District Counci

Irish monuments

The Sperrins Giants

In the heart of the Sperrins mountains in Northern Ireland, the Sperrins Sculpture Trail, designed by world-renowned artist Thomas Dambo, features three…

The historic County Tyrone occupies a vast part of western Ulster, between the Sperrin Mountains, the agricultural valleys inland and the western shores of Lough Neagh. It stands out for its rural landscapes, prehistoric heritage and strong local identity.

Understanding County Tyrone

Tyrone no longer corresponds to a single contemporary local authority. Its historic territory is now divided among several districts, notably Fermanagh and Omagh, Mid Ulster and Derry City and Strabane.

The Sperrin Mountains

The north of the county is marked by the Sperrins, a range of hills and valleys extending towards Derry. Hiking, scenic roads and peatland landscapes are among the territory’s main natural attractions.

Omagh, Cookstown and Mid Ulster

Omagh is one of the main centres in the west, while Cookstown serves as the main hub of the eastern part. These towns mainly serve as bases for exploring the surrounding countryside and historic sites.

Ancient heritage and rural landscapes

Stone circles, prehistoric tombs, former estates and villages are scattered throughout the county. To the east, the landscapes gradually open out towards Lough Neagh.