At first glance, this stretch of undisturbed blanket bog on the Tyrone/L’Derry border seems bleak and desolate, with the Sperrins looming in the background. Look closer, and you will find it is teeming with life, with a very special assemblage of bog pools, ‘Teal Lough’ being one of the biggest, and hummocks of mossy vegetation. At any time of the year, the colours of the bog plants are resplendent, but the heather will be looking its best from late summer through to early autumn.
Access: Due to permanent waterlogging of the site, unevenness of the ground and lack of any paths, it is best observed from the side of Tullybrick road (minor road off the B162). Permission for access required from UWT.
Getting There: The nature reserve can be reached by taking the B162 from Cookstown, then taking the minor road to the west of Lough Fea. It can be viewed from the roadside just before Mill Lough.
Look out for: bog bean, hen harrier, snipe, curlew, red grouse, four spotted chaser, the large heath butterfly and common lizard.
