Great Days Out for Groups - Discover Northern Ireland

GARDENS • CULTURE • LITERATURE • LOCAL HISTORY • MYTHS & LEGENDS • HERITAGE • CHRISTIAN HERITAGE • CREATIVE • NATURE • ACTIVEIreland Before The CeltsDiscover the prehistoric landscapes and archaeology of the Sperrins on this fascinatingbus and walking tour.Journey back to an ancient past in the Sperrins region, which boasts a large number ofarchaeological sites dating back thousands of years. On this mini bus and walking touryou will explore many interesting aspects of the prehistoric landscape of the Sperrins.The tour includes a visit to the Beaghmore Stone Circles 1, a remarkable ancient site ofgreat importance. Only discovered during peat cutting in the 1940s, these seven stonecircles are all associated with cairns (ancient burial tombs). At this and other equallyfascinating sites, you will have an opportunity to learn about the ancient architectureof court, portal and wedge tombs and discover the ritual and astronomical significanceof stone circles and standing stones.A lunch stop will be made at An Creagán 2, Omagh.There are some short walks along tracks and across fields which are likely to bewet and muddy, so come prepared with strong walking boots and warm clothing.TO BOOK CONTACTBrendan Gormley, About Ulster T: 028 8164 7112 E: Brendan@aboutulster.euVisit contacts1Beaghmore sTone CirclesBlackrock Road, Cookstown,Co. Tyrone.(028) 8076 11122An CreagánCreggan, Omagh,Co. Tyrone,BT79 9AF.(028) 8076 1112WHILE YOU’RE in THE AREAEating Out - Mellon Country Inn; La Gondola; Vanilla Restaurant.Retail therapy - An Creagán Craft & Gift Shop; Omagh Town Centre.Extending your visit - Sperrins Scenic Driving Routes; Ulster American Folk Park.your day outAt a glance6-7HOURSGroup25 maxsize240For additional information and more group day visit ideas, please visitdiscovernorthernireland.com/groupsBeaghmore Stone Circles