Lissan House - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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A majestic 17th century country house set in the heart of a 267-acre estate, nestled in the valley of the Lissan Water. It remained the home of the Staples family for nearly 400 years, reputedly the longest habitation by any single family of a country house in West Ulster.Address : Lissan House, Cookstown BT80, UK
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Maghery Country ParkA majestic country park located five miles from the M1 Motorway, this Park provides an oasis of calm in the village of Maghery. Situated on the shores of Lough Neagh, the Park covers an area of 30 acres comprising 5km of woodland walks and picnic areas in natural surroundings. It is excellent for birdwatching, fishing and walking. There are foot paths around the shore of the island with lots of interesting things to see.
Peatlands ParkPeatlands Park is a large lowland raised bog that has been extensively cut for turf in the past. It represents one of the largest areas of degraded raised bog in Northern Ireland. The park holds two natural reserves predating the park itself, Annagarriff and Mullenakill , established in 1980. Of the two, Annagarriff is thought to be home to the only colony of Scottish wood ants in Ireland.
Bonds BridgeBond's Bridge was built in 1890 and is a bowstring bridge constructed of iron. It is named after the Bond family. It was an iconic attraction in this area and attracts a lot of people.
National Trust - The ArgoryThis handsome Irish gentry house is surrounded by its 130-hectare wooded riverside estate. The former home of the MacGeough Bond family, a tour of this neo-classical masterpiece reveals it is unchanged since 1900 – the eclectic interior still evoking the family's tastes and interests. Outside there are sweeping vistas, superb spring bulbs, scenic walks and fascinating courtyard displays.
Brantry LoughBrantry Lough is situated north of Creevelough, west of Oona Water. It is a great spot for outdoor recreation. The waters provide high class brown trout fishing with takeable trout stocked throughout the season. It is one of the iconic location for a picnic and also you can spend some good time here.
Benburb CastleBenburb Castle was built in the 1610's by Sir Richard Wingfield during the Plantation. It was probably built on the site of an earlier stronghold of Shane O’Neill, on a cliff above a bend in the Blackwater River; the border between the counties of Tyrone and Armagh. It was then called the Wingfield Bawn. The castle has been restored and stands in the grounds of the imposing Servite Priory, a religious order based in the village.
Discover More Attractions in Tyrone, Home of Lissan House
TyroneCounty Tyrone is one of the thirty-two traditional counties of Ireland, one of the six counties of Northern Ireland and one of the nine counties of Ulster. Tyrone and the Sperrin Mountains have a special charm, especially for walkers. Some of the most beautiful sections of the Ulster Way pass through the county, a highlight being the Craignamaddy Circuit.
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