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Lover's Retreat – Gortin Glen Lakes loop from Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital

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Lover's Retreat – Gortin Glen Lakes loop from Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital

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Lover's Retreat – Gortin Glen Lakes loop from Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital

03:29

48.7km

760m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Sperrin AONB

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.17 km

Lover's Retreat

Highlight • Natural

The Lover's Retreat is a beautiful spot, home to nesting herons. Some say it's name is taken from the lovers who used to hide within the branches of the weeping …

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14.7 km

Campsite in Sperrins AONB

Highlight • Forest

Free campsite in the forest park. Tap water, picnic tables and trash disposal. Toilets nearby.

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18.9 km

Gortin Glen Lakes

Highlight • Viewpoint

The road passes between Oak Lough and New Lough and it is an absolute joy. With water either side of you, surrounded by hills, forests and heathland its what bike riding is made for.

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23.1 km

Gortin Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Gortin is a pleasant town situated in the heart of the Sperrins in County Tyrone. The town is nearby to a number of wonderful walks including Gortin Glen Forest Park, …

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23.4 km

Auld Bank Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

28.0 km

Waterfall in Gortin Glen Forest Park

Highlight • Trail

Gortin Glen Forest Park is full of good trails and beautiful trees. There is a 5 mile scenic forest drive which is signposted and takes in all of the best …

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34.0 km

Hidden Waterfall in Gortin Glen Forest Park

Highlight • Forest

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

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

14.0 km

6.39 km

3.88 km

1.92 km

Surfaces

35.4 km

6.71 km

5.59 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

17°C

10°C

95 %

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Lover's Retreat – Gortin Glen Lakes loop from Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital

Lover's Retreat

Campsite in Sperrins AONB

Gortin Glen Lakes

Gortin Town Centre

Auld Bank Coffee Shop

Waterfall in Gortin Glen Forest Park

Hidden Waterfall in Gortin Glen Forest Park

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