Conifers, Spruces, Larch, Oak and Yews,
Keep walking upward and enjoy panoramic views!
Gortin Glen Forest Park is 2,555 acres of forest with a wide variety of flora - purple heather, japanese larch, pine, spruce, mighty oaks; and fauna - foxes, red deer, badgers, robins, bats, buzzards and more. Located just 6 miles north of Omagh town centre, the park is easily accessible by car. Park in the main car park (enter via Glenpark Road) and there is a range of marked trails for you to explore. All the trails are colour coded to ensure you return safely to the car park. The Forest Park is a beautiful place to lose a few hours, so why not take a picnic and stop at one of the picnic benches and allow your daily stresses to leave you.
As well as walking trails, visitors to the park can mountain bike and horse ride in the area (permit is required for horse riding).
There are many waterfalls and shallow streams which meander through the peaceful forest.
In June 2019 a fantastic new play park was opened, and the play area is enclosed to ensure your children are safe.
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CACHE:
Small metal (magnetic, size of a C-LR14 battery) container with a screw top lid, contains a pen and log. Please try to keep the inside of the container and the contents dry, and kindly replace exactly as found. Lots of muggles use the area so please use extreme stealth.
HELPFUL:
Wellies (or bare foot) are a must for this cache, but don't worry, the stream is very shallow (about ankle deep) and very slow moving. Stream may run a bit deeper and faster after heavy rainfall but should not cause any concern.
SAFETY
I have ticked the attributes 'kids' and 'strollers' as there is a play park at Gortin Glen Forest Park, but please keep an eye on your little ones as there is flowing water not too far from the play park and where the cache is hidden. Note - there are no locks on the swing gates to the park and the car park can be busy with cars comiing and going, please watch your children.