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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Cavan Way

Cavan Way

Blacklion, Cavan

Cavan Way

0.09 miles
Garvagh Lough

Garvagh Lough

Derrylahan, Cavan

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

2.9 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
Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Killykeeghan Nature Reserve

Marlbank, Fermanagh

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

3.8 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
Castle Archdale Forest

Castle Archdale Forest

Drumshane, Fermanagh

A 520 hectare mixed broadleaved and coniferous lowland forest located on the sho...

16 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
Carrigan Forest

Carrigan Forest

Doagh Glebe, Fermanagh

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

9.1 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
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
Big Dog Forest

Big Dog Forest

Scribbagh, Fermanagh

Big Dog Forest, cloaked largely with conifers, dotted with open stretches of upl...

7.9 miles
Castle Saunderson

Castle Saunderson

Castlesaunderson, Cavan

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

37 miles

Latest News

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

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

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