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An Creagán Visitor Centre

Free bog and forest trails in the Sperrins, with a play park, bikes and a café.

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FreeNo ticket needed
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An Creagán Visitor Centre — Free bog and forest trails in the Sperrins, with a play park, bikes and a café.

  • What you'll see: Restored raised bog with carnivorous sundew plants, sphagnum moss, large heath butterflies, common lizards, Irish hares, smooth newts and ground-nesting birds; red grouse and hen harriers across the wider Sperrins peatlands.
  • Season: Open all year. Roughly 10am to 4pm March to October and shorter winter hours; check before you go.
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be kept on leads (livestock and ground-nesting birds).
  • Parking: Free parking at the visitor centre.
  • Food: On-site café/restaurant serving stews, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
  • Toilets: Yes, including accessible toilets.
Plan your visit

Wildlife on the bog you can actually find

The walks here are the main event and they are genuinely good for spotting wildlife. The boardwalk crosses a small raised-bog reserve where carnivorous sundew plants grow, sphagnum moss spreads underfoot and bog plants like cranberry and bilberry thrive. Look out for large heath butterflies, common lizards, Irish hares and smooth newts, with ground-nesting birds such as snipe on the peatland and red grouse and hen harriers recorded across the wider South Sperrins. There is always something for sharp-eyed kids to find. The flat boardwalk sections mean even little legs and buggies can join in.

Free entry Boardwalk bog trails Play park Bike hire Café Buggy-friendly
Good to know before you go:

An Creagán runs seasonal events and workshops through the year, from craft and basket-weaving sessions to foraging tours, traditional music and family activities tied to the seasons. Check their website or social media for current dates before you travel.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 🔭BinocularsHalf the fun is spotting the birds, seals or deer before they spot you.
  • 👟Walking shoes or welliesPaths can be soft, grassy or muddy after rain — comfy waterproof feet win.
  • 🧥A coatOut in the open the weather changes fast; dress for it and enjoy the fresh air.
  • 💧Water and a snackReserves are quiet places — few have a café, so pack a little something.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Cost
Free entry to the centre, trails and play park. Guided walks and bike hire cost extra and usually need booking.
Opening / season
Open all year. Roughly 10am to 4pm March to October and shorter winter hours; check before you go.
Best for ages
All ages. Play park suits 3 to 12; flat boardwalks work for toddlers and buggies.
What you'll see
Restored raised bog with carnivorous sundew plants, sphagnum moss, large heath butterflies, common lizards, Irish hares, smooth newts and ground-nesting birds; red grouse and hen harriers across the wider Sperrins peatlands.
Food
On-site café/restaurant serving stews, soups, sandwiches and snacks.
Toilets
Yes, including accessible toilets.
Parking
Free parking at the visitor centre.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be kept on leads (livestock and ground-nesting birds).
Accessibility
Flat boardwalks and ramps; trails, café and shop are wheelchair and buggy accessible, with disabled toilets.
How long to allow
Half a day. Allow 1 to 2 hours for the bog trails and play park, longer with the forest loop or bikes.
Address
An Creagán, Creggan, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 9AF
Questions

Before you go

Is it free?
Free entry to the centre, trails and play park. Guided walks and bike hire cost extra and usually need booking.
What will we see?
Restored raised bog with carnivorous sundew plants, sphagnum moss, large heath butterflies, common lizards, Irish hares, smooth newts and ground-nesting birds; red grouse and hen harriers across the wider Sperrins peatlands.
When is the best time to go?
Open all year. Roughly 10am to 4pm March to October and shorter winter hours; check before you go.
Can I bring the dog?
Dogs are welcome on the trails but must be kept on leads (livestock and ground-nesting birds).
Where do I park?
Free parking at the visitor centre.
Getting there

An Creagán Visitor Centre is at An Creagán, Creggan, Omagh, Co Tyrone, BT79 9AF. Free parking at the visitor centre. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the place

An Creagán is run as a social enterprise that promotes the history, culture and natural beauty of the Sperrins, designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The centre grew up around the conservation and restoration of the surrounding blanket bog, one of the area's most important habitats, with boardwalks letting visitors explore the peatland without damaging it.

Inside, interpretive panels tell the story of the Sperrins' rich archaeology, from standing stones and passage tombs to the area's early Christian history and local folklore. The famous Beaghmore stone circles lie nearby, making the centre a natural starting point for exploring ancient Tyrone.

Alongside the trails and exhibition, An Creagán offers self-catering cottages, a café using local produce, and a craft shop selling local books and Sperrins-themed souvenirs.