experience the silence of the Sperrins…
Distance: You are right here!
The silence of the Sperrins is its own unique heartbeat. Rolling hills and small holdings dotted across the landscape, painted on a backdrop of bogland, are emblematic of the place and speak to a mystical and majestic history. Experience a snapshot of this mystique by visiting the Giants of the Sperrins, located in Glenelly (Nowanois, the storystellers), the Gortin Glen Forest Park (Darach, the guardian) and at the OM Dark Sky Observatory (Ceoldán, the stargazer).
The Sperrins is a lesser explored paradise for hikers, walkers, cyclists and e-bikers. We highly recommend to explore the routes of the Glenelly Valley, visting Barnes Gap, Sawel and Dart mountains, and recovering afterwards in the pubs of Plumbridge, where you might be lucky enough to stumble upon a traditional Irish folk music seisiún.
…and the night sky
Distance: 35 minute drive
There are only 78 places around the world with official “International Dark Sky” accreditation. The OM Dark Sky Observatory and Park located in Davagh forest is one of them, and it is only a 35 minute drive from The Home House. The visitor centre and astronomy tour is extremely engaging and educational for children and adults alike. The observatory is located in Davagh forest which offers walking and biking opportunities in an extremely remote and unique landscape. Adjacent to the OM Dark Sky Observatory you can visit the Beaghmore Stone Circles, a brilliantly excavated formation of standing stones, and stone circles from the neolithic period (about 4000 – 6000 years ago).
