Boasting the country’s biggest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Co Tyrone is brimming with brilliant locations to experience right on your doorstep.
Whether you’re wanting a weekend walk around the local scenery or need to step out for some fresh air in your stunning surroundings after a long day of working from home, opt for a water-side wander for an added dose of tranquillity.
Check out these nine serene river walks across Tyrone to help you meet your step goal for the day in scenic surroundings:
5. Coalisland Canal
Known its poignance as a previous industrial heritage hub, the Coalisland Canal walk will take you past the gorgeous natural beauty of the site. First opened in 1789 as a way of transporting coal to Dublin from Coalisland, the canal joins on to the River Blackwater, where the 6.5km walk ends. Photo: DiscoverNI
6. Dunnamore River Walk
The Dunnamore River Walk follows the path of the Tyrone’s Ballinderry River, east of Cookstown, travelling through blooming plants and flowers as well as other naturally beautiful sights that await to be seen. Starting and ending at the Killucan picnic spot, this is a great spot to bring a packed lunch to sit and munch on once you’ve completed the marked trail. Photo: unsplash
7. DiscoverNI
Covering 70 acres of land, Dungannon Park is one of the country’s largest nature-embracing spaces, with the heart of the site being the stream-fed lake. As well as the interconnected trails that are available, the park boasts tennis courts, a BBQ area, a children’s play area plus much more, and is also wheelchair accessible, with disabled toilets open to the public too. Photo: Dungannon Park
8. Wellbrook Beetling Mill Woodland Walk
Wellbrook Beetling Mill’s Woodland Walk spans 1.3 miles over the National Trust property, winding through the wooded glen and leading to the water-powered linen beetling mill. A previously significant spot for linen production, this site mixes natural beauty with historical importance, making it a great choice for any locals or tourists hoping to soak in their surroundings. Photo: DiscoverNI