If you’re a curious tourist hoping to understand your intriguing new environment or a long-time local who would like to try something new, there are plenty of opportunities to discover long-gone tales of community, culture and craft.
Get your steps up and head outside, rain or shine, to explore the wondrous tales that County Tyrone has to offer.
Have a look at these eight Co Tyrone walking tours:
5. Explore the Ritual Landscapes of West Tyrone - Omagh
Another dive into ecology, only this time paired with archaeology and folklore, tour-goers can Explore the Ritual Landscapes of West Tyrone across this four-hour spectacle. Locating different ancient ritual sites and habitats, hear about the stories associated with each location before stopping for a tasty bite to eat. For more information, go to fareharbor.com/embeds/book/foyletrails/items/239111/calendar/2024/11/?full-items=yes Photo: Fare Harbor website
6. Stars and Stones Experience - Omagh
Night owls can rejoice at this chance to enjoy an evening tour, showcasing the stars and surroundings at the stunning Beaghmore Stone Circles site. Blending knowledge with comfort, tour takers can then sleep in perfect peace inside Sperrin View Glamping, completing a wonderful delve into the astronomical greatness on your doorstep. For more information, go to omdarksky.com/guided-tours/stars-and-stones-experience Photo: OM Dark Sky website
7. Hill of the O’Neills Tour - Dungannon
Dungannon’s Hill of the O’Neills Tour is an intensive exercise experience that yields brilliant results in the form of panoramic views over Ulster and access to a sacred druid that is more than 2 millennia old. Available Wednesday to Saturday at either 11am or 2pm, pre-booking is recommended due to the popularity of this tour, so don’t miss your chance to witness the origins of Tyrone’s second-largest town. For more information, go to hilloftheoneill.com/explore Photo: Hill of the O'Neill website
8. Caledon Walking Tour - Caldeon
Based in South-East Tyrone, Caledon is an intriguing small village that can be discovered through the 2-3 hour long aptly-named Caledon Walking Tour. Covering the historic heritage by visiting St John’s Church, Caledon Mill, the River Blackwater and more, you’ll become your own tour guide by following the downloadable map which can also be obtained from various tourist information centres and businesses in the area. For more information, go to caledonregenerationpartnership.com/caledon-walking-tour-and-history Photo: Caledon Regeneration Partnership website