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Carleton Trail Black Route

This route is suitable for the person who wishes to do a short cycle. The route meanders down country roads taking in breathtaking views of the Clogher Valley.

County

Tyrone

Distance

Nearest Town

Clogher

OS Map

Route Type

Forest, Hill

Route Shape

Circular

AONB

Other Area

Grid Ref (Start)

H538557

Public Roads

On Public Road

Grid Ref (End)

H538557

Terrain

Tarmac roads.

Point of Interest

William Carleton's Birthplace
Johnston's Chapel
Clogher Cathedral & Graveyard with two Celtic Crosses

Route Description

Begin at the Rural centre in Clogher, turn left out of the main street pass the War Memorial and then take left again at Carleton Trail signpost. At the first set of crossroads continue striaght joining the waymarked way near Johnston's Chapel. The route then passes through Prolusk and joins the closing stage of the green route. This route finally passes Clogher Cathedral and Graveyard before returning to the Clogher Valley Rural Centre.

Getting to the Start

From Belfast - Take M1 for Enniskillen, once off motorway continue on A4 for Enniskillen, at Ballygawley roundabout follow A4 for Augher, from Augher Clogher is 2 miles. Rural Centre is situated in the main street of Clogher.