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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Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail

Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

The trail meanders along a farmland track, through one of the largest expanses o...

5 miles
Turbet Island Looped Walk Belturbet

Turbet Island Looped Walk Belturbet

Belturbet, Cavan

Turbet island and the Motte and Bailey is a wonderful place to go for a relaxing...

32 miles
Altachullion Viewpoint

Altachullion Viewpoint

Altachullion Lower, Cavan

A great opportunity to see contrasting and diverse views, as well as a rare chan...

11 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
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
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
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 Lowlands Trail

Cuilcagh Lowlands Trail

Swanlinbar, Cavan

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

14 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 Saunderson

Castle Saunderson

Castlesaunderson, Cavan

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

37 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
Florencecourt Forest Trail

Florencecourt Forest Trail

Florence Court, Fermanagh

Corridors of lofty trees, dynamic rivers, rambling stone field walls, a rich tre...

10 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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