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Freshwater | Sperrin Mountains

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The Sperrin Mountains are located in the heart of Northern Ireland and boast a treasure trove of wildlife and geology.

This area of outstanding natural beauty stretches from the western shoreline of Lough Neagh to the Tyrone/Donegal border.

Freshwater index (Image: Heron)

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Waterways are a great place to see wildlife from a very different perspective especially during spring.

Freshwater activities (Image: Osprey chick)

Freshwater Activities

  • Go bat watching in Northern Ireland or try Osprey spotting at Rutland Water.

Sperrin - Visitor Guide

Address:

Gortin, Sperrin Mountain, Northern Ireland.

Telephone:Sperrins Tourism - 028 8674 7700
Fax:Sperrins Tourism - 028 8674 7754

e-mailTourist information - info@sperrinstourism.com
Key attractions:

Wildlife and geology.

Essential kit:

Binoculars for bird watching. Walking shoes.

Nature watching:

Bat watching - watch the bats from bridges across the river - access to river from the Owenkillew development association in Gorchin.

Angling, rambling.

Access:Variable terrain in countryside areas.
Getting there:

Sperrin Mountain is 90 minutes drive from Belfast.

Gortin Burn is located just above the village of Gortin in the Sperrins.

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The Sperrin Rambler Service operates Mondays to Saturdays through the heart of the Sperrins between Magherafelt and Omagh (Service No 403).

Opening times:

Year round.

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