An excellent off-road hill walk opening up views of the Bluestack and High Sperrin Mountain ranges.
Distance:
9 milesStart Point:
H485822Finish Point:
H485822Point of interest:
Great views for miles on a clear dayNearest town:
Omagh / GortinOS map:
Sheet 13Terrain:
Mostly off road on hillsRoute:
Park at Gortin Glen Forest Park. Exit the Park, cross the road and turn first right onto the Lisnaharney Road.
At the 5th road junction on the right hand side, leave the road and walk uphill along the Lisnaharney public right of way.
From the top of the hill descend to the road, turning left at the bottom.
Walk along the road until turning left again onto the Eskeradooey public right of way. This path leads to the top of the hill and then descends back to the Lisnaharney Road.
On reaching the road turn left and retrace your steps back to the car park at Gortin Glens Forest Park.Facilities:
Car parking, picnic tables and toilets in Gortin Glens Forest Park - admittance charges applyAccessible terrain:
Tarmac roads and off-road paths with hillsPublication:
Lisnaharney Loop (including Eskeradooey)Publication availability:
Omagh TIC: 028 8224 7831Getting to the start by public transport:
The 403 bus service is available direct from Omagh Bus depot, which will drop you off at the start of the walk. The Sperrin Rambler also services this walk. Please check with Translink for details.Getting to the start by car:
Drive to Gortin Forest Park, which is located on the Gortin Road approx 6 miles north of Omagh.