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
Cuilcagh Legacurragh Valley Trail

Cuilcagh Legacurragh Valley Trail

Marlbank, Fermanagh

A way marked linear route through some of Fermanagh’s finest scenery, showcasing...

10 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
Belmore Forest

Belmore Forest

Coolarkan, Fermanagh

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

5.7 miles
Garvagh Lough

Garvagh Lough

Derrylahan, Cavan

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

2.9 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
Carrickreagh Viewpoint

Carrickreagh Viewpoint

Blaney, Fermanagh

The outlook from the Carrickreagh Viewpoint is spectacular.

13 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
Carrigan Forest

Carrigan Forest

Doagh Glebe, Fermanagh

Carrigan Forest is the gateway between two significant expanses of upland forest...

9.1 miles
Cornagee Viewpoint

Cornagee Viewpoint

Cornagee, Cavan

Cornagee translates from Irish as ‘rounded windy hill’ and on many days of the y...

2.4 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
Killykeen Forest Park

Killykeen Forest Park

Killykeen, Cavan

A picturesque forest park located on the shores of the magnificent Lough Oughter...

34 miles

Latest News

Autumn Newsletter 2026

Autumn Newsletter 2026

29 October 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Autumn Newsletter

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

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