The Cookstown District extends into the unspoilt Sperrin Mountains in the west, an area of outstanding natural beauty, and in the east to the vast expanse of Lough Neagh, the largest fresh water lake in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Cookstown was founded as a market town in 1628 by Dr Allen Cooke and is famous for its longest and widest street in Ireland. The District offers a vast array of activities, accommodation and tourist attractions for the visitor. From National Trust Properties, ancient High Crosses and mystical Stone Circles to walking, cycling and and great days out! There's something for everyone in Cookstown...
Cookstown Tourist Information Centre has teamed up again with the Mid-Ulster Walking Club to bring you a weekend of fantastic ‘wintry’ hill walking on the 28th and 29th January. With over 120 walkers joining us last year this is sure to be the best start to your hill walking calendar!