Local Attractions

Pat Larrys Cottage is Situated approximately two miles from the small village of Greencastle and within 30 minutes driving distance to nearby towns of Omagh and Cookstown.

There are various local attractions within walking distance of the cottage:

Since the cottage is situated on a traditional working farm guests can have access to the farm with the option of experiencing the day to day activities on the farm such as feeding lambs, hens and calves and holding baby chicks.

• Guests also have fishing opportunities at the adjacent Owenkillen river. The Owenkillew River is a designated ASSI (Area of Special Scientific Interest) and it is especially noted for its substantial numbers of Fresh Water Pearl Mussels.
• The surrounding rugged countryside provides plenty of opportunity for those who enjoy walking or cycling or simply want to take in the natural beauty and silence of the area.
• The Ogham Standing Stone at Aughascribba and Dun Ruadh in Crock are major and Internationally recognized Archaeological Sites and virtually within site of Pat Larry’s.
• The Greencastle 5 Mile Run will also be taking place around boxing day.
• Greencastle offers a wide variety of delicious food destinations such as the Castle Chippy and the Greencastle Centra which offers hot food and take-away coffee. Or why not check out Eddie's Bar for a drink in a friendly traditional atmosphere.

Numerous local tourist attractions are within a 5 to 20 minute drive from the cottage:

• Beaghmore Stone Circles are only a 15 minute drive away.
• Davagh Mountainbike Trails and Forest Park in the same area are also just about 15 minutes away
• Broughderg Tourism Centre with Visual tours and Visitor Information Point is 10 minutes away.
• Drum Manor Forest Park - 10-15 minute drive
• Sperrin Scenic Driving Routes - 10-15 minutes to the route.
• An Creagan Visitors Centre - 5-10 minutes drive.
• The Gortin Glens Forest Park - 10 minutes drive
• The Ulster American Folk Park - 20 minutes drive.
• Wellbrook Beetling Mill near Cookstown - 10 minutes drive.

The nearby towns of Omagh and Cookstown offer an array of attractions available for all ages such as art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs / pubs, theatre, golf, rally driving, soft play areas and outdoor persuits and leisure centres with indoor swimming pools.

• Strule Arts Centre Omagh
• Burnavon Theatre Cookstown
• Golf course - Omagh, Cookstown, Newtownstewart & Dungannon.
• Swimming pools and fitness facilities - Omagh, Cookstown,
• Experience the thrill of Rally Driving at Rally Storm– 5 minutes from Pat Larry’s Cottage in Greencastle
• Reconnect with yourself through a connection with nature with Far & Wild walking, hiking, biking and other adventure activities in the beautiful scenery of County Tyrone.

There are lots of tourist attractions within 1 to 1.5 hours drive for a great day trip:

• Giant's Causeway
• Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
• Bushmills Distillery (the world's oldest)
• Dunluce Castle
• Glens of Antrim
• Belfast City
• Derry City (it's walls and it's culture)
• Fermanagh Lakes
• Rugged and unspoilt County Donegal
• Glenveagh National Park
• Marble Arch Enniskillen
• Cuilcagh Mountain Park (Stairway from Heaven)