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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Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Toam, Cavan

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

1.7 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
Castle Saunderson

Castle Saunderson

Castlesaunderson, Cavan

The story of Castle Saunderson is marked by fire and blood, conquest, and divisi...

37 miles
Killykeen Forest Park

Killykeen Forest Park

Killykeen, Cavan

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

34 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
Garvagh Lough

Garvagh Lough

Derrylahan, Cavan

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

2.9 miles
Monea Castle

Monea Castle

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

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

11 miles
Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Swanlinbar, Cavan

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

14 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
Cuilcagh Hikers Trail

Cuilcagh Hikers Trail

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

A way marked linear route that will appeal to experienced walkers who enjoy spe...

10 miles
Blacklion Village Trail (Cathal Buí Trail)

Blacklion Village Trail (Cathal Buí Trail)

Blacklion, Cavan

The Blacklion Village Trail, also known as the Cathal Buí Trail is a perfect spo...

0.24 miles
Drumlane Abbey

Drumlane Abbey

Drumalane, Cavan

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

32 miles

Latest News

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

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

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