Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

The Cuilcagh Lakelands Global Geopark contains some of the finest landscapes on the island of Ireland.

Ranging from rugged uplands, lakes and forests through to gently rolling drumlins, the landscapes of the Geopark represent a complex Earth history dating back as far as 895 million years ago.

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Clough Oughter Castle

Clough Oughter Castle

Killeshandra, Cavan

The castle is located on a small island on Lough Oughter, which is a complex maz...

35 miles
Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Toam, Cavan

Lough MacNean is a large freshwater lake divided into two parts.

1.7 miles
Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Swanlinbar, Cavan

Traverse along country roads with magnificent views heading towards Tullydermot ...

14 miles
Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Marlbank, Fermanagh

The reserve's limestone grassland is managed through conservation grazing and is...

3.8 miles
Big Dog Forest

Big Dog Forest

Scribbagh, Fermanagh

Big Dog Forest, cloaked largely with conifers, dotted with open stretches of upl...

7.9 miles
Castle Caldwell Forest

Castle Caldwell Forest

Leggs, Fermanagh

An outstanding site, both for its peninsular position on the shores of Lower Lo...

15 miles
White Fathers Cave

White Fathers Cave

Moneygashel, Cavan

This cave is an excellent example of the hundreds of kilometres of cave system...

3 miles
Garvagh Lough

Garvagh Lough

Derrylahan, Cavan

This tranquil Lough is part of a complex system of underground rivers associated...

2.9 miles
Gortalughany Viewpoint

Gortalughany Viewpoint

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

Here you’ll find a view of hundreds of miles of forest, bogland and fields in ev...

10 miles
Killeshandra Lake and Forest Loop Walk

Killeshandra Lake and Forest Loop Walk

Killashandra, Cavan

If you’re after a quiet walk with all but birdsong to interrupt the tranquillity...

31 miles
Ballintempo Forest

Ballintempo Forest

Aghanaglack, Fermanagh

The forest is strewn with outcrops of rocky crags and upland lakes including th...

6.8 miles
Cavan Way

Cavan Way

Blacklion, Cavan

Cavan Way

0.09 miles

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Discover 62 UNESCO-designated places across the UK this summer.

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Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across NI

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Bench Dedicated to Late Séamus Ó hUltacháin (Jim Nolan) at Cavan Burren Park

Bench Dedicated to Late Séamus Ó hUltacháin (Jim Nolan) at C...

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Bench Dedicated to Late Séamus Ó hUltacháin (Jim Nolan) at Cavan Burren Park

Reopened – Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Reopened – Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity Area

12 June 2026

Reopened - Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Spring Newsletter 2026

Spring Newsletter 2026

29 May 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Spring Newsletter

We Are Hiring – Development Officer, Conservation & Education

We Are Hiring – Development Officer, Conservation ...

11 May 2026

We Are Hiring - Development Officer, Conservation & Education

Reopened – Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail in Cavan Burren Park

Reopened – Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail in Cavan B...

11 May 2026

Reopened - Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail in Cavan Burren Park

Temporary Closure – Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Temporary Closure – Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity...

23 April 2026

Temporary Closure - Play Park at Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Temporary Closure – Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail in Cavan Burren Park

Temporary Closure – Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail i...

16 April 2026

Temporary Closure - Trail 4: Tullygobbin Lough Trail in Cavan Burren Park

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail & Lough Navar Scenic Drive – Temporary Closure

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail & Lough Navar Scenic Drive ...

3 April 2026

Closed from 12 noon on Saturday 4 April 2026

Winter Newsletter 2025/2026

Winter Newsletter 2025/2026

18 February 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Winter Newsletter

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