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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Big Dog Forest

Big Dog Forest

Scribbagh, Fermanagh

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

7.9 miles
Belmore Forest

Belmore Forest

Coolarkan, Fermanagh

Belmore Forest offers something for everyone: breath-taking views, local wildlif...

5.7 miles
Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk

Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk

Ballyconnell, Cavan

The Woodford Canal, also known as the Shannon-Erne Waterway, flows through Bally...

24 miles
Cladagh Glen

Cladagh Glen

Marlbank, Fermanagh

The narrow-steep sided gorge of the Cladagh Glen is one of the most picturesque ...

4.8 miles
Cuilcagh Mountain Park

Cuilcagh Mountain Park

Marlbank, Fermanagh

Cuilcagh Mountain Park takes in 2,500 hectares on the northern slopes of Cuilcag...

5.1 miles
Cavan Way

Cavan Way

Blacklion, Cavan

Cavan Way

0.09 miles
Drumlane Abbey

Drumlane Abbey

Drumalane, Cavan

An intriguing monastic site of Drumlane includes an abbey, a monastery and a rem...

32 miles
Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Swanlinbar, Cavan

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

14 miles
Séan Éamoinn Ruairí Trail

Séan Éamoinn Ruairí Trail

Glangevlin, Cavan

An opportunity to escape from the stresses of modern life into a paradise of tra...

6.7 miles
Monea Castle

Monea Castle

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

A stunning site, giving visitors views of one of the largest and best preserved ...

11 miles
Lough Navar Forest

Lough Navar Forest

Church Hill, Fermanagh

A spectacular forest extends across 2,600 hectares of bog; heath; open water; na...

10 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

Latest News

Temporary Closures

Temporary Closures

28 October 2026

Due to the recent storm the following sites will temporarily be closed

Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark Launches 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark Launches 25th Anniv...

27 October 2026

A quarter-century of innovation, partnership and community-led sustainable devel...

International Geodiversity Day 2026

International Geodiversity Day 2026

6 October 2026

Geology on Your Doorstep

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

6 October 2026

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

New Cross-border UNESCO Together Network Launched

New Cross-border UNESCO Together Network Launched

23 September 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark has joined an exciting new all-island partnership

Temporary Closure to Facilitate an Event – Lough Navar Scenic Drive

Temporary Closure to Facilitate an Event – Lough Navar...

14 September 2026

12 noon on Friday 25 September 2026 until 4pm on Saturday 26 September 2026

Celebrating International Day of Caves and Karst

Celebrating International Day of Caves and Karst

13 September 2026

Celebrate the extraordinary cave and karst landscapes of Cuilcagh Lakelands Geop...

Summer Newsletter 2026

Summer Newsletter 2026

4 August 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Summer Newsletter

Summer adventures mapped: discover 62 UNESCO places across the UK

Summer adventures mapped: discover 62 UNESCO places across t...

28 July 2026

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

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across Northern Ireland

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across Northern Irela...

30 June 2026

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across NI

Cavan County Council Partners in New Cross-Border UNESCO Network Connecting Heritage Sites Across Ireland

Cavan County Council Partners in New Cross-Border UNESCO Net...

18 June 2026

New Cross-Border UNESCO Network Connecting Heritage Sites Across Ireland

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

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

15 June 2026

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

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