Under Article 41 of the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (NI) Order 1995, it is illegal to use a metal detector or deliberately dig for archaeological remains or artefacts at any of these scheduled monuments unless licensed by the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. Occasionally archaeological objects and items of interest are discovered; however, by law these need to be reported to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency.

Maps covering the North Sperrins region are Sheets 7 and 8 of the Ordnance Survey Discoverer Series (1:50,000 scale) and Ordnance Survey Sperrins Activity Map (1:100,000 and 1:25,000 scales).

Maps are available directly from OSNI Map shop, Colby House, Stranmillis, Belfast (www.osni.gov.uk) or at Tourist Information Centres and good bookshops.

This material has been reproduced from Ordnance Survey Northern Ireland digital data 2007 with the permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, © Crown Copyright 2007.  Licence Number: CS & LA 156.

For more information on the Sperrins Area and the Sperrins Scenic Driving routes visit www.sperrinstourism.com.

The sites have been made accessible through the co-operation and kind permission of the landowners. Most of these sites are on land that is used for grazing sheep and cattle, so do not bring dogs (even on a lead).

Please respect the fact that these sites are within a working landscape and subscribe to the principles of Leave No Trace:

1. Plan ahead and prepare
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
3. Dispose of waste properly
4. Leave what you find
5. Minimize campfire impacts
6. Respect wildlife
7. Be considerate of other visitors

Please note that visits to many of these sites and features will require an amount of walking across countryside with no formal paths. Suitable footwear and outdoor clothing for changeable weather conditions is recommended.

An up-to date accommodation guide is available from the local tourist information centre. It lists campsites, hostels, B&Bs, guesthouses and hotel accommodation near the trail.