Gortin
Ward in Fermanagh and Omagh, Northern Ireland
| Coordinates: | 54.679, -7.284 |
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| Dialling code: | 02881 (Newtownstewart) |
Gortin is a small rural ward in the western part of County Tyrone, within the Fermanagh and Omagh district. It lies on the lower slopes of the Sperrin Mountains and is framed by the woods and trails of Gortin Glen Forest Park, making it well known locally for hillwalking, wildlife watching and scenic drives.
The local economy is largely agricultural, supplemented by forestry and modest tourism, and the area retains a strong sense of rural community with active clubs and seasonal events. Its historic character shows in old farmsteads and local folklore, and visitors from nearby Omagh often come for outdoor recreation and the quiet countryside atmosphere.
Postcode districts covering Gortin
Most populated places nearby
- Strabane North 12.4 miles
- Strabane West 12.3 miles
- Cookstown East 21.6 miles
- Cookstown South 21.4 miles
- Cookstown West 20.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Killyclogher Ward 4.8 miles
- Strule Ward 5.1 miles
- Gortrush Ward 5.4 miles
- Fairy Water Ward 5.5 miles
- Camowen Ward 5.9 miles
- Drumnakilly Ward 5.9 miles
- Dergmoney Ward 6 miles
- Coolnagard Ward 6.1 miles
- Glenelly Valley Ward 6.8 miles
- Newtownstewart Ward 7 miles
- Owenkillew Ward 7 miles
- Beragh Ward 8.5 miles
Example postcodes in Gortin
BT79 7TJ, BT79 8PH, BT79 7SW, BT79 7SZ, BT79 7TE, BT79 7JD, BT79 7TR, BT79 7GP, BT79 7HR … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 25.6 miles
- Belfast International Airport 42.7 miles
- Fintona Junction 12.5 miles
- Dromore Road Station 15.1 miles
Hotels near Gortin Ad
- Silverbirch Hotel 3 4.9 miles
- The Cedar Country Hotel 7 miles
Schools in Gortin
- Dunmullan Primary School Primary
- Gortin Primary School Primary
- St Eugene's Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Beltrim Castle Estate 3.3 miles
- Lisanelly House Estate 4.4 miles
- Faccary House Estate 4.6 miles
- Barons Court Estate 7.3 miles
- Clanabogan Estate 8.4 miles
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 11.6 miles
- Urney Park Estate 12.3 miles
- Derrybard Estate 12.4 miles
- Holly Hill Estate 12.7 miles
- Learmount Estate 14.3 miles
- Comber House Estate 16.2 miles
- Cecil Manor Estate 16.7 miles