Manorview is lucky to be located in a beautiful area with views of green fields and the Sperrin Mountains and within a short distance there are lots of interesting things to see.
Drum Manor Forest Park
Drum Manor is literally on the doorstep, the entrance is just a short walk from the B&B and the Oaklands Room and Lounge look out on the Gate Lodge.
Drum Manor is perfect for an early morning walk before breakfast or an evening stroll if you have been sitting in a car all day. There are different paths, all marked out, to suit everyone whether you want a relaxing stroll or a more challenging walk or run.
The grounds are beautiful, especially in Bluebell season. There are ponds, a play park and lots of picnic areas to just stop and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Drum Manor is perfect for an early morning walk before breakfast or an evening stroll if you have been sitting in a car all day. There are different paths, all marked out, to suit everyone whether you want a relaxing stroll or a more challenging walk or run.
The grounds are beautiful, especially in Bluebell season. There are ponds, a play park and lots of picnic areas to just stop and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Wellbrook Beetling Mill
Welbrook Beetling Mill is less than a five minute drive from Manorview B&B and is now owned by the National Trust.
Beetling was the final stage in linen making when the cloth was pounded with wooden hammers (Beetles) to give it a lovely smooth sheen.
Wellbrook still has all the original machinery and during tours the National Trust demonstrate the very noisy beetling process!!
Wellbrook is a reminder of what was once a flourishing linen industry here.
Wellbrook Beetling Mill has set opening hours (check National Trust-Wellbrook Beetling Mill) but even when closed it is worth a visit for a short walk and a look ate the scenery.
Beetling was the final stage in linen making when the cloth was pounded with wooden hammers (Beetles) to give it a lovely smooth sheen.
Wellbrook still has all the original machinery and during tours the National Trust demonstrate the very noisy beetling process!!
Wellbrook is a reminder of what was once a flourishing linen industry here.
Wellbrook Beetling Mill has set opening hours (check National Trust-Wellbrook Beetling Mill) but even when closed it is worth a visit for a short walk and a look ate the scenery.
Beaghmore Stone Circles
Travel a little further into the Sperrins and Beaghmore Stone Circles are well worth a visit. Set in beautiful countryside, Beaghmore is a complex of early Bronze Age Megalithic features, stone circles and cairns.
It's hard to believe that something from so long ago is still there and to stand in such a quiet, peaceful spot and wonder what life was like for the people living back then.
The views are stunning and it is an ideal place for a sunset photo or even better ( if you are an early riser) a sunrise one.
It's hard to believe that something from so long ago is still there and to stand in such a quiet, peaceful spot and wonder what life was like for the people living back then.
The views are stunning and it is an ideal place for a sunset photo or even better ( if you are an early riser) a sunrise one.
Lough Fea
Also set in the rugged mountain scenery of the Sperrins, is Lough Fea. The combination of the Sperrins and a calm freshwater lake makes this a place of great beauty.
There is a walkway the whole way round the lough, so it is a popular place for walkers. It is about three miles long and takes roughly an hour.
There is carparking, toilets and a childrens play are.
Lough Fea provides the drinking water for the area, including Manorview!
There is a walkway the whole way round the lough, so it is a popular place for walkers. It is about three miles long and takes roughly an hour.
There is carparking, toilets and a childrens play are.
Lough Fea provides the drinking water for the area, including Manorview!
Tullyhogue Fort
Tullyhogue Fort attracts lots of visitors every year and is of great cultural and historical significance.
The Fort is now just a depression in the ground, surrounded by trees but was once the ceremonial site of the O'Neill Clan and where the O'Neill kings would have been crowned.
A series of paths will take you to the top of the hill with wonderful views along the way.
A great place for a walk, seeped in ancient irish royal history.
The Fort is now just a depression in the ground, surrounded by trees but was once the ceremonial site of the O'Neill Clan and where the O'Neill kings would have been crowned.
A series of paths will take you to the top of the hill with wonderful views along the way.
A great place for a walk, seeped in ancient irish royal history.
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