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Delve into the Dark Sky

Awaken your Giant Spirit

  1. A couple looking at the large telescope in the Observatory with the roof open stars under red lighting.
    OM Dark Sky Park and Observatory is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. An International Dark Sky Park, where astronomy meets archaeology.
    1. 1 Jan 202331 Dec 2029
  2. Hundreds of stars in the night sky at Beaghmore Stone Circles.
    Mysterious complex of 7 Bronze Age stone circles and alignments. It's where megalithic tombs and the mysterious Beaghmore stone circles stand as silent witnesses to the settlements that thrived here 6,000 years ago.
    1. Family walking on boardwalk
      A 3.4km Solar Walk linking the observed solar system in the sky with the astronomical solar and lunar alignments at the ancient site of Beaghmore Stone Circles.
    2. Looking through a triangular window at Sperrin View Glamping at the stars above
      This unique glamping site is situated in Northern Ireland's only designated dark sky site. Each pod features it's own specially manufactured viewing window, allowing guests to lay in bed a gaze upon the stars.
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    Awaken your Giant Spirit

    1. firepit and 2 chairs outside glamping pod
      This unique glamping site is situated in Northern Ireland's only designated dark sky site. Each pod features it's own specially manufactured viewing window, allowing guests to lay in bed a gaze upon the stars.
    2. Cosy living room with stone fireplace and burner
      Crocknagree Cottage is a beautiful, self catering accommodation set in a quiet rural location. Built in 2007, the cottage combines old tradition with all the modern comforts including log fire ,Wi-Fi, satellite TV and jacuzzi bath ,Easily sleeps 7.
    3. Aerial photo of The Shepherds Rest Camping
      Our camp-site and caravan-park is based in the middle of Northern Ireland, surrounded by the beauty of Sperrin Mountains.
      1. Outside view of house with patio area and large garden
        A family run B&B overlooking Drum Manor Forest Park and the Sperrin Mountains. Located 2 miles from Cookstown on A505 (Cookstown -Omagh Road). Manorview is perfectly situated for touring the Sperrins region and exploring all of Northern Ireland.
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