Things to do with kids in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins, Omagh & Tyrone

Gortin Glen, fifteen minutes from Omagh, is built for families with a wide age spread: a big adventure playground and forest drive at the bottom, and longer mountain trails for anyone who wants a real walk.

Toddlers & preschoolers (2–4) in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins

Short, sensory and close to a toilet and a snack. Buggy access matters more than distance.

  • Gortin Glen Forest Park playground

    Outdoors

    Large natural-play area with climbing frames graded for different ages, right beside the car park and toilets.

  • Gortin Glen forest trails

    Outdoors

    Waymarked woodland loops from short and flat to steeper viewpoint climbs, so you can match the trail to the youngest walker.

Activity ideas that work for this age here

  • Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
  • Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
  • Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.

Young children (5–7) in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins

Big enough for playgrounds and trails, still happiest with a clear task and a bit of story.

  • Gortin Glen Forest Park playground

    Outdoors

    Large natural-play area with climbing frames graded for different ages, right beside the car park and toilets.

  • Gortin Glen forest trails

    Outdoors

    Waymarked woodland loops from short and flat to steeper viewpoint climbs, so you can match the trail to the youngest walker.

  • Gortin Lakes viewpoint

    OutdoorsFree

    Short walk to open lake and mountain views — a good photography task for a teenager.

Activity ideas that work for this age here

  • Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
  • Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
  • Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.

Older children (8–11) in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins

Ready to lead the map, take on a challenge and be given real responsibility.

  • Gortin Glen Forest Park playground

    Outdoors

    Large natural-play area with climbing frames graded for different ages, right beside the car park and toilets.

  • Gortin Glen forest trails

    Outdoors

    Waymarked woodland loops from short and flat to steeper viewpoint climbs, so you can match the trail to the youngest walker.

  • Gortin Lakes viewpoint

    OutdoorsFree

    Short walk to open lake and mountain views — a good photography task for a teenager.

Activity ideas that work for this age here

  • Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
  • Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
  • Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.

Teens (12–15) in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins

Give them a role that isn't babysitting — photography, navigation, or a proper physical challenge.

  • Gortin Glen Forest Park playground

    Outdoors

    Large natural-play area with climbing frames graded for different ages, right beside the car park and toilets.

  • Gortin Glen forest trails

    Outdoors

    Waymarked woodland loops from short and flat to steeper viewpoint climbs, so you can match the trail to the youngest walker.

  • Gortin Lakes viewpoint

    OutdoorsFree

    Short walk to open lake and mountain views — a good photography task for a teenager.

Activity ideas that work for this age here

  • Pizza production line — Everyone gets a station — dough squashing, sauce spreading, topping design — and dinner sorted at the end.
  • Cardboard city — Build a whole town from boxes — towers, roads, a river of blue paper.
  • Garden obstacle course — Cushions, hoops and a stopwatch — the classic that works for every age at once.

Free things to do in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins

  • Gortin Lakes viewpoint — Short walk to open lake and mountain views — a good photography task for a teenager.

Rainy day in Gortin Glen & the Sperrins?

Forest trails turn muddy fast; keep this for a dry day and use Omagh's pool or the town's indoor play instead.

Getting there

About 15 minutes north of Omagh on the B48 with a paid forest car park; a car is essentially required.

Nearby areas

Planning for two very different ages?

Tell the matcher your children's ages and it finds activities where each one has a real job — plus check the partner directory for family discounts near Omagh & Tyrone, and the party planning FAQ if there's a birthday coming.

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