Things to Do & See |
Barons
Court is the perfect place to stay and use as a base to explore the Sperrins
and the rest of Northern Ireland.
In County Fermanagh, about one hours drive, at Belle Isle Estate there is a cookery school, www.irishcookeryschool.com . Courses range in length from one day, weekend, 5 day and 4 week courses.
"Spring is golden in the Sperrins. The windswept hills are vivid with the yellow bloom of gorse. With its sparse highlands and lush river valleys, the Sperrins have a special charm, especially for walkers. There's no end of beautiful places to camp, or hang up your rucksack in the Gortin Village hostel and relax in the congenial main street pubs.
For a region so sparsely populated, its amazing how many people you'll meet. From June onwards, hillwalking festivals are a big draw. And anglers have long appreciated the glories of the Foyle system.
The
Sperrins even attracts gold prospectors panning around Sawel, archaeologists
and, 20,000 feet into the sky, gliders. The Ulster Gliding Club takes
full advantage of the swirling air currents above Magilligan Point. Seven
miles of golden strand stretches from this Point, attracting anglers fishing
for bass, and early morning equestrians galloping across the surf.
Complete your Northwest experience with a trip to the Ulster American Folk Park and trace the story of Northern Ireland's emigration across the Atlantic.
For further information on the area visit www.sperrinstourism.com
Northern Ireland Tourist Board website www.discovernorthernireland.com
and
Strabane District Council site www.strabanedc.com
Ulster American Folk Park
An outdoor museum which tells the story of emigration from Ulster to
America in
the 18th and 19th centuries. Located near Omagh, Northern Ireland
Cycling
There are numerous forest trials and routes for mountain bikes in the Barons Court area.
In our region there is also:
The National Cycle Network - Ballyshannon to Ballycastle
The Foyle Valley Cycle Route - The National Cycle Network
( further information contact 0117 929 0888)
The Sperrin Sprint
Riding Schools / Riding Centres
Ashlee Riding Centre
2 Carricklee Road, Strabane
Tel: (+44) 028 7188 2708
Tuition given by B.H.S.A.I and R.D.A. instructors in a friendly yard with quiet ponies and horses. Indoor and outdoor arenas for show jumping and country roads for trekking. Individual and group lessons available please book in advance.
Carricklee Equestrian Centre
Urney Road, Strabane
Tel: (+44) 028 7188 3221
Trekking
Cross-Country and All Weather Gallop
Qualified Instruction
Equipment available
Booking advisable
Tullywhisker Riding School
51 Brocklis Road, Sion Mills
Tel: (+44) 028 8165 8267 / 8015
Qualified Instruction
Individual and Group Lessons
Trekking Along Fields & Country Lanes
Equipment (riding hats) available
Advanced booking advisable