Clogher Valley

The Clogher Valley is a beautiful gateway to Mid Ulster, the perfect place to slow down, take time out and relax.

Dominated by Knockmany Hill, topped by the mysterious Queen Anya’s tomb, the area is replete with beautiful places and hidden spaces for you to discover. Find out how 18^th American President Ulysses S Grant’s ancestors lived and worked in this area at Dergenagh, Ballygawley. Visit the quaint cottage onsite or book a tour to meet the man himself and hear first-hand the stories of his journey from here to the White House

Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors

The Clogher Valley is full of quiet and quaint countryside walks including the Carleton Trail which idles though sleepy villages, rural roads and country lanes paying homage to the writer William Carleton who was born in the area in 1794. Carleton’s writings give us a snapshot of the people and their lives in the Valley many years ago. Why not walk or drive and discover many of the places he wrote about along this scenic trail?

Stop, sit up and make your wish come true

Ready to make a wish come true? Visit St Patricks Chair & Well and sit on a giant stone chair and make a wish, legend has it they almost always come true! Or maybe just take time out to reflect beside the holy well nearby, leave a coin and your cares behind.

An Irish Blessing in a Valley of hidden treasures

Why not stop into St Macartan’s (The Forth) chapel and discover how people in famine times built this beautiful church and later installed some of the most stunning Irish stained glass as a tribute to people long gone. Continue this quest to the beautiful space that is Clogher Cathedral and then onto Blessingbourne Estate at Fivemiletown and unwrap the treasures of a house from yesteryear.

Take a walk on the wild side

Visit Todds Leap at Ballygawley. Climb, drive, shoot, swing and drop with exhaustion, while having an adrenaline rush you will never forget. At the end of the day why not enjoy great food and drink at nearby Tailors House, listen to Presidential size stories before snuggling up in a cosy tree house to dream of tomorrow’s adventures.

Move on to the bike trails at Blessingbourne and take a spin on table tops, loops and log rides. Afterwards head to the family friendly Valley Hotel and experience the legendary Williamson family welcome.

If a peaceful stay in rural dreamlike surroundings is what you want then head to Ashbrook house, a modern purpose-built house with outside Canadian spa hot tub, InfrRed sauna, massage room and garden room with log burner.

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The Carleton Trail

The Carleton Trail is a way marked way that extends for 30 miles through a lush green Tyrone landscape rich in local history, architecture, ancient monuments, quiet streams and spectacular viewpoints.
St Patrick’s Chair and Well

Also known as the Druids Chair and Well or St. Brigid’s Well, this large 2m sandstone ‘chair’, shaped like a throne is believed to have healing properties and local folklore says that if you sit and make a wish within days it will come true!
US Grant Ancestral Homestead

Explore the cottage of the Simpson family with close ties to Ulysses Simpson Grant, the Commander of the victorious Union troops in the American Civil War. U.S. Grant served two terms as U.S. President and visited the homeland.
Corick House Hotel & Spa

Nestled in the heart of the Clogher Valley where style and elegance meets country hospitality, this idyllic 4* 17th Century House offers a haven of tranquillity. A warm welcome awaits you in this family owned and managed charming William and Mary.
Knockmany Passage Grave

On top of a steep hill, the tomb has a modern cairn over the top to protect prehistoric stones carved with zigzags, spirals and circles. Views across the Clogher Valley.
Blessingbourne Estate

Groups can enjoy a tour of Blessingbourne House, the Carriage and Costume Museum, beautiful gardens and Estate grounds.
Todds Leap Activity Centre

Days outs at Todds Leap are all about getting outdoors, spending time with friends and having lots of fun! There are over 20 action packed activities available including off road driving, a 500m zipline, a giant swing, a free fall drop zone, woodland trails and the Big Yella Slide, all spread across a purpose-built off-road track, so getting around is really fun!
St Macartan’s (Forth Chapel)

St Macartan's, The Forth Chapel was constructed from 1838-1846 and is located on the Carleton Trail and Ulster Way, set in the heart of the lovely Clogher Valley, County Tyrone.