Aughnacloy: Hiking, Golf and Historical Discoveries

Aughnacloy combines different travel ideas without having to commit to just one type of holiday. Those who enjoy hiking can include the Sliabh Beagh Way in their plans; golf enthusiasts will find a clearly defined offering at Aughnacloy Golf Club. Added to this are a history of milling and several listed buildings, giving your stay a historical dimension. This means you can choose the focus for your holiday apartment or holiday home that best suits your travel plans: active days, golf with the family or discoveries relating to architectural history and local development.

Hiking and golf as different travel focuses

The Sliabh Beagh Way forms part of the Ulster Way. For travellers who enjoy spending their days hiking, this connection provides a specific starting point when preparing their trip. You can treat the route as a theme in its own right and then decide which other interests should be incorporated into your stay. Information on a specific route length, walking time or level of difficulty is not available for this trip planning and is not necessary for choosing the general thematic focus.

A second option is offered by Aughnacloy Golf Club. The club has a nine-hole parkland course with 18 different tee boxes. It also offers a junior programme called “Get into Golf” for children and young people aged 10 to 16. For families with different interests, this age range is a practical point to consider when planning. You can decide whether golf, hiking or a combination of both should set the desired rhythm for your trip.

A history of milling and listed buildings

One notable historical theme is the former mill. Robert McCreedy converted it into a motor-driven flax mill in 1919. The mill, which had previously been closed, was renovated in 1998 as part of a C.R.I.S.P. project. Today it is the McCreedy Mill Centre, managed by the Aughnacloy Development Association. This development—from a disused building through its renovation to its present name—makes the mill a focus in its own right for travellers interested in local history and the way a place has evolved.

Several buildings are also identified by their designation as listed buildings. The Jackson Institute, also known as Copperfields Nursing Home, is located on Moore Street in Aughnacloy and is designated as a Grade B1 listed building. The Methodist Church at 177 Moore Street is classified as Grade B. The Old Market House at 62–74 Moore Street has a B1 designation. The Presbyterian Church is located on Caledon Road and is classified as a Grade B listed building. In addition, the original building of the Railway Station on Sidney Street is designated as a Grade B1 listed building.

The history of the place also includes the fact that the church became known as St. James in 1736. Together with the mill and the listed buildings, this creates a cultural travel aspect that you can consider independently of your chosen activity programme.

Choosing accommodation to match your travel idea

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Aughnacloy, it is therefore worth first deciding on the desired mix of exercise, sport and history. The Sliabh Beagh Way lends itself to a hiking-focused plan, Aughnacloy Golf Club adds a sporting option, and the McCreedy Mill Centre and the listed buildings open up cultural themes. Those travelling with children or young people can also include the “Get into Golf” junior programme as a specific consideration. For further travel ideas in the same broader area, you can also view Ballygawley and Clogher.

For the broader travel overview: Dungannon And South Tyrone.