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Breathtaking view of the Sperrins after a steady climb.

Wear waterproof shoes/boots because even on the longest day of the year it's still wet underfoot

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

Gortin is a great place to begin and end a run. You could visit The Auld Bank Coffee Shop for delicious breakfast, lunch, coffee and snacks, or, if it's a cold pint a pub lunch you'd prefer, you could check out Mossey's Bar.

Run this picturesque loop around Gortin Lakes, where you can enjoy scenes of still waters surrounded by stunning Sperrins landscape.

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, featuring a medley of plant life including heather, bilberries and cowberries. From the summit, you can enjoy uninterrupted views across the countryside of County Londonderry and Tyrone. It's all downhill from this point on, so you can enjoy a scenic descent back to the carpark.

The beautiful winding road of Tamnagh takes you through the heart of Sperrins AONB. You can enjoy views toward the Sperrins ridge including mountains Sawel, Dart, and Mullaghdoo. It's a tough climb up in this section, but the views at the top will make it all worthwhile.

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, featuring a medley of plant life including heather, bilberries and cowberries. From the summit, you can enjoy uninterrupted views across the countryside of County Londonderry and Tyrone.