The Gortin Glens

The Gortin Glens Fun for all the family! Gortin Glen Forest Park is situated six miles North of Omagh at the Western gateway to the Sperrin mountains. Tel:44 28 6634 3165.

Activities

The Ulster Way passes through part of the forest. Mountain biking is permitted in a specified part of the forest and there is also a youth camp site. There are waymarked trails, an enclosed deer herd and horse riding facilities in this forest. To arrange a special event or activity in this forest, you should apply in the first instance to the Recreation Manager, Forest Service NI at In

ishkeen House. Such activities may include sporting events or educational visits, contact Four Elements adventure (www.4elementsni.com) the local adventure provider, for more details. The Forest is open every day of the year from 10 00 am until sunset. Camping

Gortin Glen Forest Park offers basic camping for youth organisations. This campsite has no toilet or washing facilities on site. All camping is by prior arrangement with the Forester in charge. Bookings

Bookings for Gortin Glen Forest Park will be taken by contacting the Forest Office, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Camping charges

About this forest

This forest was originally planted for the sole purpose of timber production and the Forest Park was first opened in 1967, embracing some 1,534 hectares of ground. It has the distinction of being the first Forest Park to be established in a purely coniferous woodland. How to get there

This forest is situtaed on main B48 road between Gortin and Omagh.

19/09/2015

If you go down to the woods today, keep an eye out for these amazing fungi http://www.irelandswildlife.com/fly-agaric-amanita-muscaria/

The fly agaric is the classic toadstool of children’s fairytales, unmistakable with it’s large red cap covered with white flecks. It is widespread and common, occurs throughout Europe and North America, and was introduced to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa with pine trees imported from Europ…

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07/01/2014

How many of you got to the The Gortin Glens in the holidays?

Come see me before my big day :) - Deer in Gortin Forest Park by Patrick Dunne
19/12/2013

Come see me before my big day :) - Deer in Gortin Forest Park by Patrick Dunne

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18/09/2013

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The midges are gone nice temperature for walking in and around the Glens!
09/09/2013

The midges are gone nice temperature for walking in and around the Glens!

19/07/2013

Personal weather station for Omagh, County Tyrone.

19/07/2013

Please take all litter home and be careful with BBQs!

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Our beautiful Bluebells and fragrant Ransoms have been late to sprout this year, but they are shooting up now with about 60% growth. That means there's more growth to come but they dont last long so get out there and get among them! One of the best places to do just that is the islands on Lough Erne and the best way to get there is by canoe, so give us a shout and we will point you in the right direction :) If water is not your thing seek pristine ancient woodlands, there's not many left, so go see them before they are gone forever. www.4elementsni.com

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