Explore and enjoy stunning natural and built heritage within Benburb Valley Park through walks along the Blackwater River. The river has carved out a beautiful gorge through the countryside and is an ideal location for walking.
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Dungannon walk
posted on 27/01/23 by Walk NI. Last update : 10/02/23
Description
Start : Benburb Priory, 10 Main Street, Tyrone, Benburb, Dungannon (BT71 7JZ)
(S/E) From the car park, make your way to the front of the main Priory building, before heading downhill along the path towards Benburb Castle and the River Blackwater.
(1) A Bluebell Walk has recently been developed on site and this can be enjoyed if you bear right before reaching the Castle. Descend down to the River Blackwater.
(2) Cross the river using the charming white metal bridge. The River is popular with anglers and canoeists. Enjoy the network of paths on the southern side of the river until reaching Milltown Road.
(3) Then retrace your step to make your way back up to the Priory Building. (S/E)
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 57 m - Priory Building
- 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 43 m - Benburb Castle - Benburb Castle
- 2 : km 0.38 - alt. 29 m - White metal bridge
- 3 : km 1.73 - alt. 34 m - Milltown Road
- S/E : km 3.46 - alt. 57 m - Priory Building
Useful Information
Start : If travelling to Benburb Valley Park from the east, continue travel westwards along the M1 until the motorway ends and becomes the A4. Take the 1st exit onto the Mullybrannon Road. Turn left onto the B130 when the Mullybrannon Road ends. Turn left onto Mainstreet Benburb at the end of the B130. Benburb Priory is on your right 300m along Main Street.
If travelling to Benburb Valley Park from the west, leave the A4 close to Dungannon, following signs for Benburb (B130). Turn left onto Mainstreet Benburb at the end of the B130. Benburb Priory is on your right 300m along Main Street.
Terrain : Woodland and riverside paths
Public Transport : Translink
Facilities : Car parking available, toilets available in the Priory.
Dog Policy : Dogs not allowed on Priory grounds. Permitted south of the river from Maydown Bridge car park, west to Blackstokes Bridge.
Find more information and walk ideas at Walk NI here.
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
During the walk or to do/see around
(A) Benburb Castle is a castle situated in Benburb, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is built on a limestone cliff overlooking the River Blackwater, the border between County Tyrone and County Armagh. A 19th-century tower house occupies the south west area of the bawn. The castle has been restored and stands in the grounds of the imposing Servite Priory, a religious order based in the village.
