Bessy Bell

The walk up Bessy Bell rewards you with one of those views that makes the effort feel entirely worthwhile. This modest peak sits above Omagh, and on a clear day you're looking out across the Sperrins with a view towards County Tyrone's farming land stretching into the distance. The summit itself isn't dramatically high - just 603 metres - but the approach is steep enough to get your heart going, and the trail passes through decent woodland before opening out onto rougher ground near the top.

It's the kind of hill that appeals to family walkers rather than serious trekkers. Allow ninety minutes up and back, longer if you want to sit and take in the view without rushing. The trail's well-trodden and marked clearly enough, though after rain it becomes genuinely boggy in places - decent boots aren't a luxury here. Children who can manage steady inclines will enjoy it; anyone after a gentle stroll should look elsewhere.

Given its proximity to Omagh, Bessy Bell works well as a morning walk before heading to Gortin Glen Glamping for the evening. The glamping site's five-star rating suggests it's worth the detour, and the wider Sperrins have enough walking to justify a night or two. The peak itself is free to climb and can be tackled any time, though the best light for photographs comes late afternoon when the sun catches the valleys.