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
Ballintempo Forest

Ballintempo Forest

Aghanaglack, Fermanagh

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

6.8 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
Cornagee Viewpoint

Cornagee Viewpoint

Cornagee, Cavan

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

2.4 miles
Castle Saunderson

Castle Saunderson

Castlesaunderson, Cavan

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

37 miles
Marlbank Viewpoint

Marlbank Viewpoint

Belcoo, Fermanagh

From here you will be able to see Upper and Lower Lough MacNean, the village of ...

1.8 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
Monea Castle

Monea Castle

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

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

11 miles
Shannon Pot

Shannon Pot

Derrylahan, Cavan

As the surface rising of Ireland’s longest river, the Shannon Pot’s fame can be ...

4.8 miles
Carrickreagh Viewpoint

Carrickreagh Viewpoint

Blaney, Fermanagh

The outlook from the Carrickreagh Viewpoint is spectacular.

13 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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