https://cuilcaghlakelands.org/geosite/lough-macnean-amenity-area/
Lough MacNean is a large freshwater lake divided into two parts. Lower Lough MacNean the smaller eastern lake, located in County Fermanagh whilst Upper Lough MacNean, the larger western lake, is split between County Fermanagh, County Cavan, and County Leitrim.
On the strip of land between the two lakes are the villages of Belcoo and Blacklion, in the heart of the Geopark. The lake itself is suitable for boat fishing for Pike as well as Trout, usually during the mayfly season.
Facilities: car parking, interpretation, picnic area, playground, an adult gym facility, jetty. Interpretation, and toilets.
Lough MacNean Amenity Area
Lough MacNean Amenity Area is a popular fishing spot for locals and tourists alike. The structure of the site is similar to Lough Erne with lots of islands and secluded bays, which makes for an interesting view. Upper Lough MacNean is a cross border lake, with 983 hectares, of which 458 are in Northern Ireland. You’ll find varying species in and out of the water. For the avid fisherman, there are numerous species that dwell in these waters to include, pike, perch, bream, roach, hybrids and brown trout.
This spot is perfect for a tranquil afternoon fishing, enjoying a good book and simply just soaking up the beauty and sanctuary that can always be found in the Geopark.
Blacklion, Cavan
The Blacklion Village Trail, also known as the Cathal Buí Trail is a perfect spo...
Belcoo, Fermanagh
From here you will be able to see Upper and Lower Lough MacNean, the village of ...
Moneygashel, Cavan
Theremains of three stone Cashels, one of which has been described as 'the fines...
Coolarkan, Fermanagh
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Burren, Cavan
A mythical, spiritual landscape of monuments, megalithic tombs, hut sites and pr...
Aghanaglack, Fermanagh
The forest is strewn with outcrops of rocky crags and upland lakes including th...
Marlbank, Fermanagh
The narrow-steep sided gorge of the Cladagh Glen is one of the most picturesque ...
Enniskillen, Fermanagh
The trail meanders along a farmland track, through one of the largest expanses o...
Distances are from Lough MacNean Amenity Area
This is a cooperation project between Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Cavan County Council.
This element of the project is part funded under Priority 6 (LEADER) of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and the European Union. We would like to acknowledge the assistance of County Cavan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC), Cavan County Council, Breffni Integrated CLG, Department of Rural and Community Development, the EU and EAFRD in part-funding this project. Funded by the Irish Government Under the Leader Programme 2014-2020.
