Craignamaddy Circuit

Craignamaddy Circuit travels through a particularly scenic part of the Sperrins Area of Outstanding Natural Beatuty. The route offers stunning views of Glenelly and the Owenkillew Valley. With heather clad hills, tranquil valleys and a rich cultural heritage the Sperrin Mountains await your discovery.

County

Tyrone

Distance

12.8 miles

OS Map

Sheet 13

Nearest Town

Plumbridge and Gortin

Route Shape

Circular

Route Type

Hill

Terrain

Minor roads and off road tracks

Grid Reference (Start)

H552905

Grid Reference (End)

H552905

Point of Interest

Barnes (Gap) Glenelly and Vinegar Hill

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Sperrins

Route Description

Start from Barnes car park in Glenelly and follow the finger post across the road, taking the second road on the right and proceeding uphill. At the next t-junction turn right, leading to the top of the Gap. Just over the brow of the hill a left turn leads to a track that contours Mullaghbolig.

Continue on this track and descend into the Owenkillew Valley via a farmyard below Vinegar Hill. From the farmyard turn right towards Scotch Town then follow the marker going right uphill for about 1km.

On meeting the Magherabrack Road turn right again, a short distance on the marker points left to a track contouring Mullaghbane.

The route then meanders on for some 5km amd turns right just past Glentrina Bridge on to a hill track. This track climbs Craignamaddy Hill and gives magniicent views of the Owenkillew Valley and Glenelly. The 1.5 km descent from the crest leads down to Glenelly and the Landahussy Road turn right at the marker post. Follow the markers ahead for another 2.5km to finish the circuit at Barnes.