The Sperrins Region
EMAIL: John
O'Neill
Recognised as a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,
the Sperrins is one of the most idyllic geographical areas of
rural Ireland.
The Sperrins region is located in the centre of Northern Ireland,
stretching from the Western shoreline of Lough Neagh to the Tyrone/Donegal
Border. The region incorporates most of the County of Tyrone and
the southern portion of County Londonderry and is bordered by
the traditional market towns of Cookstown, Limavady, Magherafelt,
Omagh and Strabane; and shoulders the ancient walls and monuments
of Derry City.
The area’s main focal point is obviously the Sperrin Mountains.
These mountains encompass an abundance of natural resources with
over twelve forests and a complex network of winding rivers.
The name Sperrin derives from “Na Speirini” meaning
“Spurs of Rock” and it is the rocks of the Sperrins
and the rolling geography of the area that form the foundation
of this very distinct landscape that we see today. These gently
rolling Sperrin hills reach a maximum elevation of 678m, at Sawel
peak on the Derry/Tyrone border.
The gentle contours of the mountainous Valleys are threaded with
rivers, streams, forest lakes and shady glens – with small
and quiet country roads that lead to the busy market towns on
the periphery of the region.
Sleepy Sperrin villages lie in the heart of these valleys, each
their own vibrant hub of rural community life – like Carrickmore,
Drumquin, Feeny, Gortin, Plumbridge and Fintona.
The Glenelly Valley, the Owenkillew Valley, the Derg Valley,
the Roe Valley, the Bann Valley and the Foyle Valley are all indicative
of the ever varying and ever-evolving landscape within the Sperrins.
Gloriously scenic and individually attractive, these valleys are
not only an artist’s dream – but are home to the plethora
of angling, cycling, walking and outdoor pursuit opportunities
that the region has to offer; as well as naturally mapping out
an array of idyllic touring routes for you to savour and to enjoy.
This is the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, not
to be missed if touring Ireland. There is truly something for
everyone and excitement that all the family will delight at.
EMAIL John
O'Neill
Tel 028 8673 6339
Mob 07921167976
