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Activities Guide Your Guide to Water, Land and Air Activities in

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• Angling 7

• Day Boat Hire 8

• Guided Boat Tours 9

• Cruising 10

• Canoeing 11

Multi-Activity Centres 13 Welcome Land Activities 18 With a rich abundance of natural resources teamed with the very best facilities in our activity centres, Fermanagh is the • Walking 19 perfect location for an activity holiday. Whether you’re an activity enthusiast with an urge to find that new adrenalin • Horse Riding 21 rush, a company looking for a team-building break or someone • Cycling /Mountain Biking 22 who prefers to take a more relaxed pace in the company of one of our highly trained instructors then we have something • Health & Fitness 24 to suit everyone! is unquestionably the jewel in • Karting 25 Fermanagh’s crown. • Golf 26 Its three hundred square miles of fresh water, dotted with over 150 wooded islands, make it one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Underground Activities 28 This vast expanse of water is one of the most uncongested lakes in Europe, making it the ideal location for all water sports. From Air Activities 30 fishing to water skiing, cruising to canoeing this magnificent Lough as it all!

The rugged landscape of Fermanagh lends itself effortlessly to a huge selection of land based activities including golf, walking, cycling, horse-riding and even caving, where you can explore Fermanagh’s subterranean world at the , part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. Recognised by UNESCO for its exceptional geological heritage the Geopark takes in a number of sites in Fermanagh and , making it the first cross-border Geopark in the world.

For the more courageous go airborne and discover the Lakelands from the sky. Or perhaps you’re after a more relaxing activity? If so we have that too! Fermanagh holds the perfect combination to an unforgettable holiday experience. There’s something for everyone. The difficulty is finding time to do it all!

2 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism ActivitiesActivities Guide Guide | 3 County Activities Fermanagh 2 Map to Londonderry/ Castlederg

2 Drumskinny Stone Circle 2

KEY Historic Place B72 24 Lack The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint B4 to 7 The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course / Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park A35 to 26 1 B4 Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire A47 Kesh Youth Hostel Tourist Information 11 4 Janus B136 4 B72 Caldragh Figure 8 Cemetery Muckross Aghinver A35 Bay Castle Lusty 1 Beg Island 16 8 Caldwell 29 Lisnarick to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White 27 Island Belleek Castle 6 Necarne to / Tully 14B82 21 Castle Donegal/ A46 Lough Navar 3 Roscor 9 17 Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 1 3 Hill 1 5 25 6 3 B80 2 Lough B107 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen1 Airport

3 Ely 4 A32 to Carrickreagh Lodge 15 2 Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Island 3 4 B80 to Springfield 12 B141 4 B52 3 A4 1 B140 2 Tamlaght 1 1 20 A4 23 Boho Lough Coolyermer 3 A4 5 B514 Corralea Activity Centre Upper Lough Macnean Forest 18 A34 Lower Lough Macnean 2 Carnmore 2 Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo 1 House 5 B36 2 & Forest Park 4 A32 10 B36 Upper 7 Marble Arch Caves Lough Erne 28 Share Discovery Global Geopark Village to Monaghan Benaughlin 19 B127 A34 B108 13 Inis Rath Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate 22

Water Activities Walking Start of Angling Horse Riding Lough Erne Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ & Shannon-Erne Day Boat Fitness Dublin Waterway Guide Boat Tours Karting Cruising Golf Canoeing Potholing / Caving Multi Activity Centres Air Activities

4 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 5 Water Activities Angling

The Fermanagh Lakelands is a haven for anglers. Our Loughs and Rivers offers game anglers the opportunity to fish for stocked and wild salmon and . The Coarse angler will find some of the finest fishing in Europe with an abundance of bream, roach, hybrids, perch and tench as well as pike fishing that is second to none. Whether seeking to catch them on fly or in a more traditional manner the region offers anglers a great challenge. There is no close season for the coarse fisherman and it is possible for the game angler to fish all year round in our designated rainbow fisheries.

1 Belleek Angling Centre 3 Home, Field & Stream

The Thatch, Main Street, 18-20 Church Street, Belleek Enniskillen BT74 7EJ t: +44 (0) 28 6865 8181 t: +44 (0) 28 66322114 e: belleekcountrycottages e: [email protected] @yahoo.co.uk www.homefieldandstream.com www.belleekcottages.com 4 Kilmore Quay Club 2 Frankie McPhillips/ Flytying & Fishing tackle Kilmore Quay, Lisnaskea, BT92 0DT No. 8 The Buttermarket, t: +44 (0) 28 6772 4369 Down Street, e: [email protected] Enniskillen BT74 7DU www.kilmorequayclub.com t: +44 (0) 28 6632 3047 e: [email protected] 5 Fishing Tackle & Bait www.frankiemcphillips.com Sligo Road, Enniskillen For further t: +44 (0) 28 6632 2008 information pick e: [email protected] up a copy of our www.fishingtackleandbait.co.uk Angling Guide

6 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 7 Day Boat Guided Boat Hire Tours Step into this magical world of peace and tranquillity as you cruise around Fermanagh’s Lakeland Paradise! Or if you’d prefer a more relaxing way to experience the beauty of the area then hop aboard a guided boat tour. All you have to do is sit back and relax while the Whether you travel to Fermanagh as a family, a group insightful guide’s commentary brings life the picturesque of friends, a couple or on your own, whether you expect landscape and historic monuments which can be seen. spectacular scenery, excellent fishing, romantic settings or just a quiet few days away from your hectic everyday life, a holiday on one of the luxurious cruisers available for hire on Lough erne is just what you need.

With our on shore boat hire companies no specialist knowledge is required, just a good sense of adventure! This is the perfect way to explore the waters of Lough Erne and the surrounding Fermanagh countryside.

6 Castle Archdale Marina 9 Manor House Castle Archdale, Lisnarick Marine Day Boats 12 Erne Tours (MV Kestrel) 14 Lady of the Lake Cruiser t: +44 (0) 28 686 21156 Killadeas BT94 1NY Main A46 Belleek- Manor House Country Hotel, - day time in season t: +44 (0) 28 6862 8100 Enniskillen Road, Brook Killadeas t: +44 (0) 28 6862 1892 f: +44 (0) 28 6862 8000 Park, Enniskillen BT74 7EU t: +44 (0) 28 6862 2200 - out of hours e: [email protected] t: +44 (0) 28 6632 2882 f: +44 (0) 28 6862 1545 e:[email protected] e : [email protected] e: [email protected] www.manormarine.com www.ernetours.com www.manorhousecountryhotel.com www.castlearchadaleboathire.com 10 North South Marine 13 The Inishcruiser 15 Devenish Island 7 Kilmore Jet Works Ltd & Leisure Share Discovery Village Ferry Service Unit 14 Drumbrughas North, Farransculloge, Lisnaskea Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea t: +44 (0) 28 6862 1588 Lisnaskea Enterprise Centre, BT92 0AW t: +44 (0) 28 6772 2122 Lisnaskea t: +44 (0) 28 6772 1720 f: +44 (0) 28 6772 1893 16 White Island Ferry t: +44 (0) 28 6772 2073 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] t: +44 (0) 28 6862 1892 e: [email protected] www.northsouthmarine.com www.sharevillage.org www.kilmorejetworks.com www.canoesireland.com

8 Lakeland Marine 11 Muckross Estate Muckross, Kesh, BT93 1TZ 37 Letter Rd, Aghnablaney, t: +44 (0) 28 6863 1414 Belleek, Enniskillen, f: +44 (0) 28 68631960 BT93 3HQ e: [email protected] t: +44 (0) 28 6863 1957 www.lakeland-marine.co.uk [email protected] www.muckrossestate.com

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8 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 9 Cruising Canoeing

17 Carrick Craft 20 Lochside Cruisers Tully Bay, Blaney, BT93 7TY Sligo Road, Enniskillen, t: +44 (0) 28 3834 4993 Co. Fermanagh BT74 6HR F: +44 (0) 28 3834 4995 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.lochsidecruisers.com www.cruise-ireland.com 21 Manor House Marine 18 Carrybridge Boat & Cottages Company Lough Erne, Killadeas Carrybridge, Lisbellaw t: +44 (0) 28 6862 8100 BT93 7EY e: [email protected] t: +44 (0) 28 6638 7034 www.manormarine.com e: robert_mcclean @btconnect.com 22 Riversdale Barge Holidays & Boatbuilding 19 Corraquill Cruising , Fermanagh is an ideal destination for canoeing Drumetta, Aghalane, t: 00 353 (0) 7196 44122 Derrylin, BT92 9FT e: info@riversdalebarge enthusiasts with the magnificent lakes of t: +44 (0) 28 6774 8712 holidays.com Upper and Lower Lough Erne, lined by the e: [email protected] www.riversdalebarge www.corraquill-cruising.com holidays.com , providing a trail of up to 50km.

Lower Lough Erne and its rugged shoreline provide a vast expanse of open water where large waves can build during windy periods - an ideal venue for the experienced paddler! In stark contrast the Upper Lough provides good shelter with its maze of bays, narrow channels of slow flowing water and innumerable islands and peninsulas - offering a superb venue for the whole family!

Upper and Lower Lough Macnean, located to the West of the Erne System and in full view of the breathtaking Mountains, flow into the Erne system via the River and also offer a fantastic canoeing venue.

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10 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 11 Lough Erne Canoe Trail Multi-Activity

The Lough Erne Canoe Trail Centres is one of the most popular canoe trails in Northern because it is suitable for such a wide range of abilities. As with all canoe trails in , access to the water is See map pg4 denoted as = free and no licence is required. One of the best ways to get a taste of what’s on The maze of bays, narrow offer and enjoy more than one activity is to spend channels of slow moving water and innumerable islands and peninsulas in time in one of our multi-activity centres. Upper Lough Erne offer a superb venue for families or those embarking on their first canoe trip. Fermanagh Lakelands is home to numerous activity centres where specialist training and supervision Pick up a copy of the Lough Erne can be offers so that on the water activities can be Canoe Trail at the Fermanagh Tourist Information Centre or download enjoyed in a safe and controlled environment. Try your online at www.canoeni.com hand at archery, banana skiing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing or wakeboarding. Go on, give it a go!

23 Corralea Activity Centre Ltd 26 Muckross Estate

Upper Lough McNean, 37 Letter Road, Aghnablaney, 1 Corralea Activity 2 Four Elements Belcoo, BT93 5DZ Belleek, Enniskillen, BT93 3HQ Centre Ltd Adventure t: 00 44 (0) 28 66 386 123 Tel: +44 (0) 28 6863 1957 e: [email protected] [email protected] Upper Lough McNean, 31 Coolnagard Heights, www.muckrossestate.com www.activityireland.com Belcoo, BT93 5DZ Omagh, BT78 1AT t: +44 (0) 28 66 386123 t: +44 (0) 7709 610879 24 Four Elements 27 Lusty Beg Island Adventure Activity Centre e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.activityireland.com www.4elementsni.com 31 Coolnagard Heights, Lusty Beg Island, Kesh Omagh, BT78 1AT t: +44 (0) 28 6863 3300 Watersports & outdoor Four Elements Adventure is t: +44 (0) 7709 610879 e: [email protected] activities: canoeing, the North West of Ireland’s www.lustybegisland.com e: [email protected] water trampoline, surfing, premier outdoor adventure www.4elementsni.com 28 Share Discovery windsurfing, caving, provider. We specialise in Village climbing, archery, mountain outdoor Activities and team 25 Holiday Centre biking and pump track. Building with schools, youth Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea Activities available for groups and businesses, but Main Street, Garrison, t: +44 (0) 28 6772 2122 residents & non-residents. also cater for individuals, Co. Fermanagh e: [email protected] Accommodation (if groups of friends and www.sharevillage.org t: +44 (0) 28 68658142 required) in self-catering families. Additionally t: +44 (0) 28 68659814 e: [email protected] 29 Ultimate Water Sports cottages on the same site. we deliver customised www.melvinholidaycentre.com Weekend and midweek adventure breaks and Castle Archdale Marina, packages available all year NGB courses, stag/hen Lisnarick, BT94 1PP round. Also canoe hire. adventures and work t: 07808 736818 alongside charities to offer e: [email protected] www.ultimatewatersports.co.uk unique outdoor challenges.

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Main Street, Garrison, Co. Fermanagh t: +44 (0) 28 68658142 t: +44 (0) 28 68659814 e: [email protected] www.melvinholidaycentre.com

Situated in Garrison Village. Ideal for activity holidays offering a full range of outdoor activities, both land and water based packages are available for groups, schools, families, university, youth groups etc. Fishing holidays can also be arranged. Full board & catering provided.

4 Lusty Beg Island Activity Centre 5 1 Share Discovery Village

Lusty Beg Island, Kesh Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea t: +44 (0) 28 6863 3300 t: +44 (0) 28 6772 2122 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] www.lustybegisland.com www.sharevillage.org

Idyllic 75-acre Private Ideal for water-sports & Island set in the heart of outdoor activities, the the Fermanagh Lakeland. purpose built site provides the corporate hospitality easy access to all onshore venue with a difference. activities. A royal Yachting The perfect mix in business, Association recognised leisure and pleasure. teaching establishment. Select accommodation, Banana skiing, kayaking, team-building, corporate canoeing, climbing, dinghy hospitality, away days, sailing, windsurfing, combat activity breaks. corps and much more.

14 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 15 6 Safari Action days to all types of people whatever the occasion. Rooskey Ely Lodge, our range of activities Enniskillen, BT93 7BE include off-road Driving, t: +44 (0) 28 66388373 Paintball , Body Zorbing , M: (077) 54263076 Zipline , Drop Zone , Archery e: [email protected] and much more. With the www.safariaction.co.uk longest Zipline in ireland and the first commercial Activities for groups of drop zone in Europe, we all sizes. Corporate Days have all it takes to make it out / stag & Hen Parties a special day. Full onsite / team Building Activities facilities include a fully / Family Days / Youth licensed restaurant and log Groups. All activities are cabin accommodation. also suitable to those with little or no experience. 8 Ultimate Water Sports Activities include off road Driving, shooting (includes Castle Archdale Marina, soft air riffle shooting & Lisnarick, BT94 1PP Clay shooting), Archery t: 07808 736818 and team Building tasks e: [email protected] www.ultimatewatersports.co.uk 7 Todds Leap Centre www.killinaghhouse.com RYA training centre, situated 30 Todds Leap Road, on Lower Lough Erne: Killinagh House is a unique Georgian Country House, situated in Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone Castle Archdale Marina. the heart of the Marble Arch Global Geo Park in West Co Cavan and BT70 2DW Individuals, families Fermanagh The perfect getaway, for peace and relaxation. t: +44 (0) 28 8556 7170 and groups welcome. You will receive a warm welcome and we cater for Customer Comforts, e: [email protected] Special Requests, at Resonable Prices. Within walking distance of www.toddsleap.com Banana Boat, inflatable village where Nevin MacNean House & Restaurant rides, Water skiing, is located. Failte Ireland Approved. Todds leap is Wakeboarding, Canoe, largest outdoor activity Kayak, Water trampoline etc. McNean Court, Blacklion,Co. Cavan, Ireland. centre in an away from it Packages designed to your t: ++ 00353 86 6663226 ++ 44 7540836630 all setting, we specialise in requirements. on-site water e: [email protected] providing the ultimate fun sports equipment shop.

16 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 17 Land Walking Activities

1 Marble Arch Caves the Geopark. Each walk is Global Geopark waymarked and details on each route are given Legnabrocky, at the start point. Walks Although Fermanagh is best Florencecourt, BT92 1EW include Lough Navar known for its angling and t: +44 (0) 28 6634 8855 Forest, Magho Cliffs, e: [email protected] Cuilcagh Mountain Park watersports, this magical area www.marblearchcaves & Cladagh Glen. See www. with its spectacular waterways, geopark.com marblearchcavesgeopark. stately homes, castles and com for a full list of walks forest parks is a beautiful The Marble Arch Caves available in the Geopark. yet tranquil place to walk. Global Geopark provides With its vast array or terrains, a wealth of opportunities 2 mountains, forests and for exploring the great Undiscovered outdoors. In 2008 the North West Walking walking trails Fermanagh is an Marble Arch Caves Global ideal venue for all strengths, Geopark became the first t: 00 353 (0) 86 2309182/00 abilities and interests. international Geopark in 353 (0) 43 3341534 the world when its cross- e: [email protected] border extension from www.nwwalking.wordpress.com Fermanagh into Co. Cavan was endorsed by UNESCO. Come walk with us through the hills that millions of With a huge number of years ago were under sea, walks ranging from short up to Fermanagh’s highest nature trails suitable for peak, with spectacular views the whole family, to long- of three Provinces. Soak distance waymarked ways up the atmosphere of the for seasoned hillwalkers, unique Marble Arch Caves there is no better way to Global Geopark. get outside and enjoy the wonderful heritage of

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Experience this majestic countryside as you

3 4 go horse riding through the many miles of Enniskillen Castle Archdale Ecotrail Country Park developed trails which allow you to marvel your surrounding all from the comfort of the saddle. Environment Officer, Northern Ireland Fermanagh District Council Environment Agency (NIEA), 1 Drumbaragh Stables t: +44 (0) 28 6632 5050 Lisnarick, Irvinestown, e: grainne.oconnor BT94 1PP. Baragh House, Baragh Road @fermanagh.gov.uk t: +44 (0) 28 6862 1588 F: Ballinamallard, BT94 2AJ www.fermanagh.gov.uk +44 (0) 28 6862 1375 t: +44 (0) 28 6638 9708 www.doeni.gov.uk/niea mob: 07843 435231 Enjoy the Enniskillen e: [email protected] Town Ecotrail and The country park boasts www.drumbaraghstables.co.uk Permanent Orienteering beautiful woodland and Course, enabling young lough shore walks. There 2 The Forest Stables people to enjoy a quality is also a butterfly garden, learning experience in the wildflower meadow and red 100 Cooneen Road, ‘outdoor classroom’ of deer enclosure. Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone, the countryside and seek BT75 0NQ to promote a knowledge Castle Archdale was the Donna Conroy B.H.S.A.I and understanding of, main flying boat base t: +44 (0) 28 8952 1991 and responsibility for, from which they flew mob: 07832 012342 the local natural and during WWII and this is built environment. CD highlighted in an exhibition rom and maps can be within the centre entitled For more information about activities accessed, free of charge. ‘Castle Archdale at War’. in Fermanagh visit our website at www.fermanaghlakelands.com

20 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 21 Cycling & Mountain Biking

The Kingfisher quiet country roads with Cycling in the Fermanagh a car sounds like. You will Cycle Trail some traffic free sections, Lakelands will give you experience great views of www.kingfishercycletrail.com mostly in urban areas. an opportunity to explore Lough Erne as well as pass lush forests, country parks, by some of Fermanagh’s top Fermanagh & Leitrim are The route enjoys dramatic over bridges, past old attractions including the home to the Kingfisher Cycle views of the Atlantic Ocean, cottages… to places so Marble Arch Caves Global Trail. This unique mixture of with scenic cycling in remote remote and undisturbed Geopark and numerous lakelands, canal side tracks, uplands and through rural that you might forget what National Trust properties. rolling hills, leafy laneways towns and villages passing and mountain climbs make through the main towns of the Kingfisher Trail the Enniskillen, Sligo, Donegal, ideal choice for all levels of Lifford, and Cyclist. The 370km route Omagh. naturally falls into 2 main loops so it can be cyclcec as Cycle NI www.cycleni.com a 2 separate routes or as one Blessingbourne Fermanagh Trails continuous figure of eight. Pump Track Blessingbourne Estate The Castle to Castle Lough Erne, enabling Independent travel offers Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone Route is a short, signed the cyclist to explore over the best opportunity BT75 0QS route, right in the heart 1,000 years of history. for those who like t: +44 (0) 28 8952 1188 of Enniskillen. 90% of the complete freedom. Using www.blessingbourne.com route is traffic-free and The West Fermanagh Loop the Kingfisher Map, shoul;d suit families with is a classic, uncompromising Accommodation Guide and Challenge yourself to an children who are confident ride through the the clearly waymarked route, exhilarating 7km bespoke cyclists. It’s only 3 miles magnificent west navigation is childsplay. mountain bike trail set in there and back…but what Fermanagh countryside. the grounds of the scenic a 3 miles with an ancient This is a long day with The North West Blessingbourne estate. castle, musuems, a fanastic challenging terrain, but Cycle Trail Blessingbourne offers, playpark and a neo-classical an incredible landscape. www.northwest-trail.com pump track at head of mansion to cap it all. trails, testing single track The 3.5 mile Crom Trail is a The North West Trail is a riding and family friendly Situated 10 miles North waymarked route starting 326km circular cycle route route combinations. West of Enniskillen, the from the visitor centre at through counties Donegal, Blessingbourne trails have Castle Archdale Family Crom Estate. With a mixture Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim, been created by the world Cycling Trail, weaves its of track and off-road you’ll and Sligo in the North class Phil Saxena from way through 230 acres of explore one of Ireland’s West of Ireland. Travelling Architrail, course designer mature forest situated most important nature through a wide variety of for the Beijing Olympics. on the shores of Lower conservation areas. scenic landscapes utilising Bike hire is also available.

22 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 23 Health Karting & Fitness

1 Bawnacre Centre 3 Blaney Spa & Yoga Centre

Castle Street, Irvinestown, Blaney, Enniskillen BT93 7EP BT94 1EE t: +44 (0) 28 6864 1525 t: +44 (0) 28 6862 1177 e: [email protected] e: george.beacom www.yogaholidayireland.com @fermanagh.gov.uk www.bawnacrecentre.com Relax in scenic environment Test your driving and experience Yoga, skill to the limit as Tennis & Leisure facilities massage therapies, sauna, you experience the – GET FIT!! HAVE FUN!! hot-tub, walking, cycling or Enjoy tennis, badminton, boating, stay in 3* traditional sheer excitement training zone, pool, table style cottages with lake of go-karting…. tennis or organise your access. Day spa facilities, perfect for the own team to use the hen parties, retreats, speed junkie large sports hall, grass or yoga workshops, party synthetic pitches and play venue and weddings. Yoga among you. park. New 3G playing pitch classes ongoing: antenatal, available. Community hatha and vinyasa. 1 Lakeland Karting events all year round. 4 Fermanagh Lakeland Bannagh, Kesh, Co 2 SHARE Fitness Forum Fermanagh BT93 1AA t: +44 (0) 28 6863 2562 Smith’s Strand, Lisnaskea Broadmeadow, www.lakelandkarting.co.uk BT92 0EQ Enniskillen, BT74 7EF t: +44 (0) 28 6772 2122 t: +44 (0) 28 6632 4121 Lakeland Karting is a 550m, 2 Castlefin X-Treme e: [email protected] e: forumbookings all weather, outdoor go- Karting www.sharevillage.org @fermanagh.gov.uk karting track. Located at www.lakelandforum.com Bannagh, Kesh, the track Sessiagh, Castlefin, SHARE Fitness is our state of is fully marshalled and an Co.Donegal the art leisure suite inc. gym, Activities include ideal venue any time of year t: 00 353 (0) 8688 88041 swimming pool with ramped badminton, football, for a fun-filled, exciting e: [email protected] access, sauna, steam room fitness classes, soft day out. Especially good www.castlefinkarting.com and health club. Based on play areas, steam for stag/ hen/ birthday the shores of Upper Lough room, squash, 6 parties, corporate or team The fully outdoor racing Erne, SHARE Fitness is the playing fields, weight building events, youth track is set over 9 acres ideal place for members training with hi-tech group outings, family days and provides the thrills and visitors to relax. fitness suite, indoor out or just fun with friends! of hair pins, full length heated swimming pool, Karts available for both straights and sweeping Spa & Leisure facilities also available at Colebrooke Spa, Lough disabled suite, outdoor juniors and adults. Booking bends. Cadet karts available Erne Resort, Manor House Country children’s playzone & 3G is essential and all our prices and adult sessions and Hotel & Killyhevlin Hotel. For general games area. and packages together Grand Prixs. Archery also further information see with further information available. Please check www.fermanaghlakelands.com can be found online. us out on Facebook.

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World Class Golf If it’s a testing Championship Course that you’re looking for, we have it - or perhaps just a gentle round with friends, we cater for that as well. Fermanagh is now home to one of the most exciting developments in Irish Golf – The Lough Erne Resort.

Awarded ‘Golf Resort of the Year’ by the Irish Golf Tour Operators Association, 2010, it is home to two Championship Golf Courses - The Faldo Course designed by six time major winner Nick Faldo, his first course design in Ireland, and the Castle Hume Course.

1 Ashwoods Golf Centre 4 Fletcher Golf

Sligo Road,Enniskillen, Portland Business Park, BT74 7JZ Tempo Road, Enniskillen, t: +44 (0) 28 6632 5321 BT74 6HR t: +44 (0) 28 6632 0009 2 Castle Hume Golf Club e: [email protected] www.fletchergolf.co.uk Castle Hume, Belleek Road, Enniskillen, BT93 7ED 5 The Faldo Course t: +44 (0) 28 6632 7077 @ Lough Erne Resort e: [email protected] www.castlehumegolf.com Belleek Road, Enniskillen BT93 7ED 3 Enniskillen Golf Club t: +44 (0) 28 6632 3230 f: +44 (0) 28 6634 5758 Castle Road, e: [email protected] Enniskillen, BT74 6HZ www.lougherneresort.com Wherever you choose to play, you t : +44 (0) 28 6632 5250 e: [email protected] can be assured of top class facilities www.enniskillengolfclub.com and a warm Fermanagh welcome!

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Potholing/Caving

1 Corralea Activity Centre Ltd Upper Lough McNean, Belcoo, BT93 5DZ t: +44 (0) 28 66 386123 e: [email protected] W: www.activityireland.com be carried out by trained 2 Marble Arch Caves, part cavers using the correct of the Marble Arch equipment and with a Caves Global Geopark thorough knowledge of the Legnabrocky, area and its systems. Most Florencecourt, BT92 1EW Fermanagh caves are wet t: +44 (0) 28 6634 8855 with active underground e: [email protected] streamways that may rise www.marblearchcaves quickly during heavy rain. passages with few vertical cavers or through activity geopark.com sections. The southern centres that are ideal for The two cave systems in slopes of Cuilcagh are home the beginner or those not 3 Lough Melvin the area are the Tullybrack to the Pollnagossan caves, familiar with the area. Holiday Centre – Belmore Uplands and the the Shannon system and Main Street, Garrison, Cuilcagh mountain area. Ture Rising System while For those who would prefer Co. Fermanagh The caves in the former to the north on Marlbank, a safe and controlled visit to t: +44 (0) 28 68658142 area are mostly vertical the Marble Arch Caves, a cave environment a trip to t: +44 (0) 28 68659814 pothole entrance shafts Prod’s Pot, Cascades and The Marble Arch Caves is the e: [email protected] that often enter extensive Tullyhona Rising Cave perfect way to satisfy your www.melvinholidaycentre.com horizontal systems. They are actively explored. curiosity! include the / Caving in Northern Ireland Pollaraftra area, Noon’s Caving in Fermanagh is Explore a fascinating, is isolated to the unique hole, the /Carrickbeg widely regarded as an natural underworld of rivers, limestone geology of County system and the Boho/ enjoyable but challenging waterfalls, winding passages Fermanagh, which is rich in Aghanaglack River Area. activity that allows and lofty chambers as caves and potholes. Access cavers to appreciate the an informative guide to the caves in the area is Cuilcagh Mountain is wonderful underground takes you on a guided strictly controlled for safety honeycombed by extensive beauty of the region. tour of the underworld. and conservation reasons. cave systems, many of Caving is carried out by Cave exploration should only which contain large, mature groups of local experienced

28 | Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Activities Guide | 29 2 Moonjumper International

Air Activities Suite 9, Sandal Village Full-time BPA approved sky- Centre, Knocklynn Road, diving and tandem centre. , BT52 1WT We offer 13,000 ft. tandems t: +44 (0) 28 7035 6356 out of 15 seater aircraft. For M: 07885664476 the more adventurous we (For technical information) offer solo parachute courses. e : [email protected] Peak season 8am to dusk www.moonjumper.com and off peak season 8am to 5pm. Tandem £250 + Fermanagh with its host of airborne activities Insurance £30 and solo £220. based at Enniskillen Airport is a magnificent county to view from the sky. Fly high over Lough Erne where you will have the opportunity to appreciate Fermanagh’s picturesque landscape.

Relax and enjoy a seaplane or helicopter tour around the local area and beyond. Or for those of you looking for the ultimate challenge then why not take a flying lesson with one of our experienced instructors or get the adrenalin pumping with a skydive over the Lakelands.

1 Enniskillen Airport

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