A scenic ramble through seldom visited countryside on the western edge of Tyrone,
the route’s highlight is the Causeway, an abandoned stretch of the original Killeter
to Pettigo Road.
Nearest Towns: Killeter
Distance: 9.5 miles (15.2km) Linear
Points of Interest: Killeter Heritage Centre,
Ancient bog causeway, panoramic views
of Fermanagh and South Donegal
From the car park at the rear of Killeter
Heritage Centre, turn right onto the main
street, following the brown sign to St
Caireall’s Church and St Patrick’s Well. After
a short distance turn left on to the
Aghalougher Road and then left uphill on
Meenahullan Road. Continuing southwest
the road becomes a track. Pass through
the gate leading to the Causeway, and
follow the line of the Causeway, crossing
several stiles and a short footbridge.
This unique feature is an ancient road in
the process of being inundated by the
surrounding Blanket bog. Local folklore
recounts the Causeway’s history as a
border smuggling route, particularly busy
during the strict rationing of World War II.
The route continues through a wooded
area, coming out at a large gate onto the
Hill Road, leading to what is known as the
‘Black Gap’. Pause at the crest of the gap
for panoramic views of Fermanagh and
South Donegal. Return by retracing your
path back over the Causeway to Killeter
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