Peatlands Park
Peatlands Park was specifically established to raise awareness of peatland habitat issues. The peat here has been forming for aound 10,000 years. There are over 16km of paths leading visitors through various habitats within the park.
The park is rich in insects, particularly butterflies, moths, dragonflies and damselflies and many woodland and wetland birds and various species of nest here. Badgers and hares are also present, while lizards and newts can be found in the open bog areas.
A short stroll around the Bog Garden will give you a chance to see almost all of the flora and fauna associated with this precious peatland habitat. Check out the facilities section below or contact the Park for details of when the Peatlands Express mini railway is in operation.
Don't forget that International Bog Day is taking place this year at Peatlands Park on Sunday 31 July along with the NI Bog Snorkelling Championships! This year, we are holding the event in aid of the NI Children's Hospice.
Download an entry form (PDF121 Kb)
Download a fitness declaration form (PDF155Kb)
Download an NI Children's Hospice sponsorship form (PDF913Kb)
Peatlands Park
33 Derryhubbert Road
Dungannon
BT71 6NW
Tel: 028 3885 1102
Fax: 028 3885 1821
Email: peatland@doeni.gov.uk
Opening times as follows:
Country Park:
1 October to 30 March - 9.00am to 4.30pm daily
Visitor Centre:
1 October to 30 March - 12.00noon to 4.00pm Sunday only
- Free entry into the Park
- Visitor Centre
- Toilets
- Access for disabled visitors
- Railway (carriages adapted for wheelchairs). The train runs between 1.00 and 5.00pm at weekends and Bank Holidays from Easter Sunday to 30th September. Adults £1.00, Children £0.50, Senior Citizens £0.50, Under 5's Free and Groups (min of 12 booked at least 1 week in advance) £0.50
- Refreshments (vending area)
- Scooters for Shopmobility members
- Free Car / bus parking
- Duck ponds
- Bog Garden
- Beautiful peat-free gardens
- Woodland school
- Over 10 miles (16km) of walks
Peatlands Park gives pupils a rare opportunity to experience peatland ecosystems and the impact human activity has on them, making the park an invaluable resource study. Home to two National Nature Reserves – Mullenakill Bog and Annagarriff Wood, with a network of paths and waymarked routes makes access to the sites of study safe and easy.
Teachers can use this site to provide pupils with a basic knowledge of the habitat and to raise their awareness of how we interact and impact on Peatlands. Please note we do not provide Educators at our sites and properties.
- A large area of mature deciduous woodland Woodland School
- A pond with dipping platform
- A bog garden
- A turf cutting area
- A narrow gauge railway
- Historical interests
Resources suitable for use at this site
- Protect wildlife, plants and trees
- Take all litter home or use bins provided
- Ensure all dogs are kept under control and not allowed to foul paths and mown grass
See NIEA policy in relation to dogs at NIEA managed properties and sites (.PDF 76Kb)
- Guard against all risks of fire
- The park contains some natural hazards, so stay on the paths and supervise children
- Make no unnecessary noise
- Cycling and mountain biking are not permitted in the Park except on vehicular roads
- Horse riding is only allowed in certain areas in the park and by permit only
- Camping is not permitted
