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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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
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
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
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
Gortmaconnell Viewpoint

Gortmaconnell Viewpoint

Marlbank, Fermanagh

This delightful short walk leads you to one of the most incredible views in the ...

5.7 miles
Ballintempo Forest

Ballintempo Forest

Aghanaglack, Fermanagh

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

6.8 miles
Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Marlbank, Fermanagh

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

3.8 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
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
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
Drumlane Abbey

Drumlane Abbey

Drumalane, Cavan

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

32 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

Latest News

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

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

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