Walking in Northern Ireland: Fermanagh

24 February 2021

If you love a good walk, Northern Ireland is the perfect location for you to explore. The beautiful and diverse landscape of Northern Ireland means there are walks for people of all levels and with such an assorted offering, there’s a perfect walk for everyone. In this post we’re focusing on walking in Fermanagh.


About Fermanagh


Fermanagh is renowned for its lakelands but it offers so much more than that. Cuilcagh Mountain is the highest summit in the County and is part of the UNESCO endorsed Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark due to its unique geology and spectacular landscape.


Where is Fermanagh?


County Fermanagh borders four counties in the South of Ireland: Donegal, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan, as well as County Tyrone in the North. Interestingly it is the only county in Northern Ireland which doesn’t border Lough Neagh.


Walking routes in Fermanagh


Mixed terrain

  • Ballintempo Forest: Aghanaglack Walk
  • Belmore Forest: Pollnagollum Cave Walk
  • Big Dog Forest
  • Carrigan Forest
  • Ely Lodge Forest



Easy walks


  • Castle Caldwell Forest: Beechwood Walk
  • Castle Caldwell Forest: Castle Scenic Walk
  • Bellanaleck Loughshore Walk
  • Castle Archdale Yellow Route
  • Castle Coole: Lake Walk Trail
  • Florence Court Forest Park: Red Trail
  • Killyfole Lough
  • Jenkin Forest And Lakes


Steep



  • Topped Mountain


Gravel & Forest


  • Tully Castle Loughshore Walk
  • Lough Navar Forest: Magho Cliffs Walk
  • Lough Navar Forest: Lough Achork Walk
  • Florence Court Forest Trail
  • Fardross Forest Oak And Beech Trail
  • Fardross Forest River Trail
  • Crocknagrally Forest
  • Castle Caldwell Forest: Rossergole Point Walk
  • Castle Archdale Forest Tom’s Island Walk
  • Castle Archdale Forest Woodland Riverside Walk



Points of interest


Cuilcagh Mountain 


What a sight from the peak of Cuilcagh Mountain - you can see the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea, parts of counties Tyrone, Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. The surrounding park is home to one of the largest expanses of blanket bog in the whole of Northern Ireland.


Marble Arch Caves 


The Marble Arch Caves became the World’s first Global Geopark in December 2008 and has been recognised by UNESCO because of its internationally important geological heritage. Here you can explore an amazing collection of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.


Lough Erne


At Lough Erne you can visit 6th century carved figures on White Island, a 12th Century settlement on Devenish Island and Enniskillen Castle. It’s a place bursting with human and natural heritage. Native wildlife can be spotted including peacocks, heron, swans and Irish hares!

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