Straid

The Top 9 Attractions around Straid

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Straid. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Straid is a region where 9 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Sawel Mountain Summit

Learmount Wood

Banagher Dam and Altnaheglish Reservoir

Sperrin Road

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Sawel Mountain Summit
Hiking Highlight
Sawel Mountain stands at 678m and is the highest peak in the Sperrins range, and the 8th highest in Northern Ireland. The vegetation around the summit consists of montane heathland, …
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Learmount Wood
Hiking Highlight
Learmount Wood is located at the foothills of the northern face of the Sperrins in Northern Ireland. The forest features a wonderful diversity of tree species, including some that have …
Tip by Grace Mulligan
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Banagher Dam and Altnaheglish Reservoir
Mountain Biking Highlight
Banagher Dam was built in the 1930's, is 42m high and spans a gap of 110m. It is NI's highest dam with a capacity of 2270 million litres of water! …
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Sperrin Road
Cycling Highlight
With Barnes Top and Knockanbane Mountain to the east and Sawel Mountain to the south east, Sperrins Road carves through the landscape with cracking views all around. There is some descent climbing to get here but it's worth it.
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