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Activities Around Dungannon | |
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Take a break from cycling …. Enjoy activities in the Dungannon District Dungannon lies at the heart of a region defined by its potent industrial legacy. Surrounded by a web of rivers which provided the power for the numerous mills in the area, towns like Coalisland thrived on the production of linen and cotton.
The charm of Dungannon district for any fisherman must be the abundance of loughs and river stretches throughout the area. There is little possibility of overcrowding, thereby increasing the chance of a good catch. The varied species of fish include; pike, perch, eel, rudd, brown trout, bream, roach and salmon. Brown trout can be caught in Brantry Lough, Benburb and Rainbow trout can be caught in either the Parklake, Dungannon or the Annaginny Lake in Newmills. All these lakes are suitable for fly-fishing from boats and stands. On the Oona and Ballygawley Rivers there is free fishing and you catch Brown Trout. On the Blackwater you will be able to catch Salmon, Trout and Dollaghan (while in season). Downstream on the Blackwater is suitable for coarse fishing as is Enagh Lough and Roughan Lough, Newmills. From beautifully undulating parkland treasures, to what Nick Faldo called "the most natural golf links", spoiled for choice, is definitely not an exaggeration when describing what the golfer can experience in the Dungannon District. Why not play a round of golf where local hero Darren Clarke perfecting his putting. There are four courses to choose from: Benburb Valley Golf Club, Clogher Valley Golf Club, Augnacloy Golf Club and Dungannon Golf Club.
Windmill Wood is a small woodland park area and is located on the outskirts of Dungannon. Some interesting features are the reconstructed high tower and the small duck pond. The paths wind their way through the wood finishing at the picnic area. The Railway Park is a new park opened on the edge of the town and it is set along the linear route of the old railway. The railway theme is very much in evidence as gentle paths wind their way through the grounds. In Peatlands Park you will discover a network of paths which traverse the woods, open bogs and Nature Reserves. Walks are fairly flat but some can be lengthy. Other facilities include: narrow gauge railway, visitor centre, shop and toilets. It is situated off the M1, at junction 13. In the Parkanaur Forest Park, there are a variety of nature walks and waymarked trails which meander through this mature forest park, along the river banks through a deer park past the small pond where various species of duck are found. Other facilities include a museum, picnic area, toilets, car park, camp and caravan area (permit holders only may use this site which is part of 'touring in the trees'. It is situated off the A4 Belfast to Enniskillen Road.
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There are a number of areas around the town of Dungannon which are just perfect for a walk! Dungannon Park is just on the outskirts of the town and was formerly the private demesne of the Ranfurlys. It covers some 60 acres and it includes a 12 acre fresh lake set in the woodland with facilities for barbecues, caravan and campsite, coffee dock, fishing, walking, golf and a children's play area. The walk is along the lakeside and at the lower end of the lake it enters a glen from where a good view may be had of the 18 th century dam- one of the oldest in Ireland.
As well as the range of well-established multi-national stores fronting Dungannon’s busy streets and squares, and in developments such as the Oaks Centre, we are particularly proud of our strong representation of independent locally-owned stores, specialist shops and regular outdoor markets. Not only that, but we are the hub of the Tyrone Craft Trail (Tel: (028) 8772 8600) the growing network of craftworkers whose creations attract buyers from all over the world . At the Linen Green you can browse among the designer clothing, giftware shops and factory outlets in this paradise for bargain hunters on the site of the famous Moygashel Linen Mills. You can make savings of 30%-50% on high street retail prices -- and the range of merchandise is ever-expanding in stores such as Paul Costelloe, Anne Storey, Panache shoes, Ulster Weavers, The Lingerie Room, Room Interiors, Helen McAlinden and Blueberry Cottage Interiors.