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 miles20 km
- Strabane West 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Cookstown East 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Cookstown South 21.4 miles34.5 km
- Cookstown West 20.9 miles33.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Killyclogher Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Strule Ward 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Gortrush Ward 5.4 miles8.6 km
- Fairy Water Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Camowen Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Drumnakilly Ward 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Dergmoney Ward 6 miles9.6 km
- Coolnagard Ward 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Glenelly Valley Ward 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Newtownstewart Ward 7 miles11.2 km
- Owenkillew Ward 7 miles11.3 km
- Beragh Ward 8.5 miles13.7 km
Example postcodes in Gortin
BT79 7WJ, BT79 7TF, BT79 7TB, BT79 8PN, BT78 4EA, BT79 7TU, BT79 7HU, BT79 7UA, BT79 7SX … See all
Transport links
- City of Derry Airport 25.6 miles41.2 km
- Belfast International Airport 42.7 miles68.7 km
- Fintona Junction 12.5 miles20 km
- Dromore Road Station 15.1 miles24.3 km
Hotels near Gortin Ad
- Silverbirch Hotel 3 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Cedar Country Hotel 7 miles11.2 km
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 miles5.3 km
- Lisanelly House Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Faccary House Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Barons Court Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Clanabogan Estate 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Sperrin Mountains Mountains 11.6 miles18.6 km
- Urney Park Estate 12.3 miles19.7 km
- Derrybard Estate 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Holly Hill Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Learmount Estate 14.3 miles23 km
- Comber House Estate 16.2 miles26 km
- Cecil Manor Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km