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Breathtaking view of the Sperrins after a steady climb.

Sculpture of a giant made from wood, great fun for the kids, but it’s pretty steep getting up there for little ones.

An Cregán Visitor Centre is worth a visit for an introduction to the beautiful surroundings, its biodiversity, archaeology and history.There is a cafe and a children's park, nature walks, bronze age replicas and even holiday cottages. For more information see their website

This is the entrance to the wonderful Gortin Glen Forest Park. There is a space to the right as you approach the entrance where you can leave your car, and an information board next to the gate detailing some pointers about the area.

The Creggan Wood Walk talks you on a meandering course through a unique bogland featuring a fantastic array of plantlife including sphagnum moss, cranberry, crowberry, and bilberry amongst many others. A gravel path and raised boardwalk will lead you around the area so you can get in and amongst this fantastic landscape without getting your feet wet.

The An Creagan Visitor Centre is an introduction to the beautiful biodiversity and archeology on offer at Creggan Wood. The centre is fit with a licensed restaurant, bar, craft shop, conference facilities, children's play area, and even holiday cottages.

Turn off here to visit a hidden waterfall deep in the Gortin Glen Forest Park.

From this viewpoint you gain spectacular views of the Sperrins mountain range. Mullagharn is the most southerly peak resulting in a great perspective to take in the rest of the range.