Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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European Union European Regional Development Fund Investing in your future Lough Navar Forest, Scenic Drive & Walking Trails The Lough Navar Lakes Walk West Fermanagh Uplands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Trail Information, Facilities & Access Around Loughs be carpeted with pink they fly off. Sand martins West Fermanagh is particularly rich which give visitors the opportunity Glencreawan, ragged robin and the skim over the lakes: they in natural history with many notable to explore the wealth of biodiversity Open all year round forest operations permitting. Meenameen, Navar and delicate white flowers of sometimes nest in holes habitats and species in abundance. It in this area. The next three trails are Forest drive is a looped 7 miles/11.2km drive starting in the car park. The Achork in spring, marsh grass of parnassus. The excavated in exposed is part of the Marble Arch Caves Global all within easy reach of each other scenic drive peaks at the top of the Magho Cliffs, a fantastic scenic viewpoint marigolds are abundant lake edges have breeding peat banks. In winter Geopark, the area designated by and are largely contained within the overlooking Lower Lough Erne and out towards the Atlantic Ocean. around all lakes while common sandpipers whooper swan, wigeon UNESCO for its exceptional geological perimeters of the Lough Navar Forest, Blackslee Waterfall Walk is a 3.8 miles/6.1km looped walk along forest tracks in summer, when the which draw attention and tufted duck can be heritage of international importance. the benefits of which include a network starting in the carpark at Aghameelan Viewpoint. lake levels are low, the to themselves by their spotted on the lakes. The area boasts some of the most of trails criss-crossing the forest Throughout this scenic drive are a number of car parks, picnic areas, exposed shorelines can piping calls given as scenic view points in Ireland as well as along with parking, picnic areas and viewpoints and information panels. There are also a number of trails and five a variety of walking and driving routes interpretation panels. waymarked walking routes along forest tracks and gravel paths. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Access for fishing is also available. The Lough Navar Lakes walk is a looped walk 6.75 miles/11km in length along Directions to Lough Navar Forest Entrance forest tracks and gravel paths. Part of this walk, is a shorter 1.25 miles/2km looped walk skirting the shoreline Follow the signs for Lough Navar Forest Drive signposted from A46 and B82. of Lough Achork. Falls Bridge car park is at the entrance to the Lough Navar Forest Drive. Correl Glen Nature Reserve
Lough Navar Forest near Derrygonnelly contains Opposite Lough Navar occur on rocks in the speckled wood butterflies lakes, peat bogs, exposed Forest entrance car park river and the footprints can all be seen. The cliffs and some amazing lies a delightful path and spraints of otter and sandstone geology has viewpoints. The north- through the Correl Glen. pine marten have been encouraged a ground facing sandstone scarps This ancient oak and found at its edge. If you’re flora largely of mosses, are botanically important birch woodland is cut lucky, you may catch a wood-rush and bilberry, for arctic-alpine species, through by the Sillees glimpse of a red squirrel and a variety of ferns most notably one-sided Magho Cliff Walk River which tumbles in a moving between the including the rare hay- wintergreen, yellow succession of waterfalls trees. In May holly blue, scented buckler fern. Further Information mountain saxifrage, beside the path. Dippers small tortoiseshell and shady horsetail, Magho Cliffs Walk & Resources holly fern and green spleenwort. Hen harriers, The viewpoint is the with its islands and can be seen the yellow Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh Lakeland Tourism Outdoor Recreation sparrowhawks, jays and stunning background promontories. There are flowers of cow wheat. www.fermanaghlakelands.com www.outdoorrecreationni.com ravens may be spotted for 2 way-marked also panoramic views of The path gives views over A 1 mile/1.6km looped way marked walk. throughout the year walks: one a steep 1 Mullaghmore and Slieve the spectacular Cliffs of A narrow gravel path with some steep sections. Lakelands Walks National Trust while crossbills and mile/1.5km assent and League. A peregrine may Magho which are flanked Interpretive panel. www.lakelandswalking.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk cuckoos also occur in the other a leisurely 0.4 swoop past, or a pair of on their lower slopes by Scenic views. season. Woodcock breed miles/600m trail. Marvel ravens tumble over the the most species diverse Walk NI Biodiversity NI in the clearings while Walking Trails of Lough Navar Forest at the magnificent views cliffs. Along the path woodland in Northern www.walkni.com www.biodiversityni.com smaller birds, which are over Lower Lough Erne there are heathers and Ireland. more likely to be heard being frequently Particularly lovely is the and the Erne estuary, bilberry between which Fermanagh District Council Fermanagh Red Squirrel Group than seen, include seen while in August Blackslee Waterfall trail coal tits, goldcrests, peacock butterflies which is edged with Walk Information, Facilities & Access www.fermanagh.gov.uk www.fermanaghredsquirrelgroup.com treecreepers, and siskins. occur in large numbers deciduous woodland feeding on devil’s-bit and in springtime Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Red deer and feral goats Magho Viewpoint Walk: 0.4 miles/600m linear walk. Easily accessible gravel Royal Society for the Protection of scabious. Within Lough there are primroses, www.marblearchcavesgeopark.com can be seen from the path, all the one level. Birds (RSPB) forest tracks. The area Navar Forest are many anemones, wild garlic, www.rspb.org.uk/northernireland Magho Cliffs Walk: 1 mile/1.5km linear assent or descent depending on Forest Service Northern Ireland is rich in insects with way-marked walking bluebells and violets. whether you start at the top of the cliffs or from the A46 Enniskillen – Belleek www.dardni.gov.uk/forestservice common hawker and trails highlighting Road below. A challenging, but rewarding walk. black darter dragonflies short and longer walks. Correl Glen in Winter Lough Glencreawan Carpark, picnic area and information panels.
Upper Lough Erne Lower Lough Erne Castle Caldwell Forest part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark
Upper Lough Erne In winter Upper Lough greylag geese are often There are lovely trails variety of wildfowl occur rose, purging buckthorn contains numerous Erne has internationally present in the same field. through the wooded off shore. The lake shore and the endemic Irish wooded islands, many important numbers of There are numerous peninsulas at the eastern walks have numerous whitebeam. Yews occur miles of reed-fringed whooper swans which access points to Upper end of the lake. The tree species including on rocky outcrops. shores, and dozens of arrive from Iceland. Lough Erne via a range bluebells are spectacular less common species satellite lakes connected These are often visible on of public jetties, many in spring and a wide such as spindle, guelder to the main lough by deep fields around Lisnaskea of which have facilities drainage channels rich and close to Crom at including picnic areas. with plants and insects. Corlatt where Icelandic Red Squirrel Walk Information, How to get there Facilities & Access There are three way marked walking routes Sign-posted from the Crom Estate National Trust How to get there Lower Lough Erne is marsh marigolds. Some breed. Speckled wood, along forest tracks and gravel paths: Castle A4 Kesh to Belleek fringed by woodland islands are wooded green veined white and Scenic Walk 0.3miles/0.5km, Beechwood Road. The entrance growing on the shore and have heronries and orange tip butterflies are Walk 1.25 miles/2km, Rossergole Point Walk to Castle Caldwell that was exposed during breeding woodcock, commonplace; sheltered By road on Newtownbutler to Crom road, or follow signs from Lisnaskea (7 miles). 2.5 miles/4 km. All with even surface. Forest Park is clearly drainage schemes from others are grazed and areas usually also have Carpark with picnic area and information panel. Crom is next to the Shannon to Erne waterway. Public jetty at visitor centre. signposted. the 1800’s to the 1950s. have important breeding peacock and tortoiseshell Ruins of Castle Caldwell. By Cycle NCN91. This damp woodland is populations of curlew, and wherever there are Rossergole viewpoint. a haven for mixed flocks lapwing, redshank and mature oak and violet RSPB Nature Reserve. Walk Information, Facilities & Access of tits and siskins in snipe, while on the there is the possibility Also accessible by boat via jetty. winter, and in spring is exposed rocky islands of seeing silver- Irish Whitebeam There are many walks throughout the Crom Estate; the Wildlife Walk carpeted with primroses, gulls, common terns washed fritillaries. which is 4.2 miles/6.6km in length. The grounds are partly accessible violets, wild garlic and and Sandwich terns Castle Archdale Country Park by wheelchair. The grass and woodland pathways are free of slopes Crom Estate with reasonably smooth and level surfaces, but can be muddy. The many trails through in front of the stable Afternoon tea available in the Visitor Centre. Ely Lodge Forest Walking Trails this park will guide yard has cowslips and Gifts and souvenirs available to buy. you through a variety lesser butterfly orchids. This breathtakingly one of the top sites in edge. The mature stands part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark of habitats: mature There are several Dogs on leads only please. beautiful landscape Northern Ireland for of oak trees are rich in woodland, alder and specially constructed contains many habitats: this group of impressive woodland birds such as Try fishing, camping or hiring a boat . Along these two looped at the water’s edge. the path. Feral goats willow carr and a rather dragonfly ponds. parkland, lough shore, invertebrates. Along the treecreepers, woodcock Baby-changing facilities. walks you may see great Bluebells and wood can sometimes be seen fine wild flower meadow species-rich grassland, water’s edge look out for and long-eared owls, Family activity packs and special family days. crested and little grebe, anemones are abundant on the wooded offshore wet woodland and plants such as cowbane, while garden warbler Mobility parking spaces, toilet facilities and tufted duck, mallard in spring, while later in islands while red squirrels How to get there mature oak woodland. greater water-parsnip, are best looked for in access route to Old Castle area. Opening Times and mute swan, as well the summer broad leaved and pine martens Over 400 species of yellow water lilies, and woodland glades where as flowering rush and helleborines and bird’s reside in the area. Situated on the main Enniskillen to Kesh plants and many mosses arrowhead. There are there is a moderate Grounds 10am to tufted sedge that grow nest orchids grow beside Road, the B82. It is well signposted and is and lichens have been orchid rich wet meadows. understorey for nesting. Upper Lough Erne, Newtownbutler, BT92 8AP 6pm during Spring/ located 1 mile/1.6km from Lisnarick village. identified here and it is In the tall wet fen, birds The Silver-washed Tel: 028 6773 8118 Summer: For opening How to get there Trail Information, Facilities & Access times and prices for this botanical diversity like the water rail breed. fritillary butterfly is Email: [email protected] the Visitor Centre that supports a wide most likely to be seen OS Grid Ref: H380255 From Enniskillen take the A46 Shore road towards Belleek, continue A series of three looped walking routes: yellow, red check website or and blue, ranging in length from 5 miles/8km to diversity of animals; all At the Old Castle, as in these glades while past the golf club. Ely Lodge Forest car park is sign posted on the call to confirm. 1 mile/1.6km. There is also a 6 miles/9.6km cycle eight species of Northern well as the historically the rare purple hair right hand side of the road around 5miles from Enniskillen. Ireland’s bats have been significant yew trees streak butterfly has route. These go through mature woodland and lakeside paths. recorded while pine and box hedges, look also been recorded martens and red squirrels out for ivy broomrape on the mature oak. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Even surface. have made it their home. and parsley on the walls, Car Parking. sweet violets under the Two waymarked walks: Lough Shore Walk, loop 1.4 miles/2.25km Cafe & Visitor Centre/Museum – seasonal Crom has twelve species trees, and the white bells walk & Carrickreagh Viewpoint Walk, loop 1.6 miles/2.6km. opening, please phone ahead for times & prices. of dragonflies and of summer snowflake Irish Damselfly Both easy walks along forest tracks and gravel paths. Picnic Area Castle Archdale damselflies making it down by the water’s Carpark, picnic area and information panel. Interpretive Panels Meadow
Marlbank Scenic Loop Cladagh Glen Cuilcagh Mountain (between Florencecourt and Blacklion) Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark part of the Marble Arch Caves Global Geoparks
Killykeeghan National Nature Reserve
Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin - Marlbank National Nature Reserve part of the Marble Arch Cave Global Geopark Cuilcagh Mountain
This nature reserve’s marsh fritillary butterfly. Hazel scrub has found a The main interest of the yet another inspiring be found growing as a Cuilcagh is an established to the summit. At the yellow bog asphodel limestone grassland In places the limestone niche within the nature Cladagh River Glen is it’s scene involving rock, parasite on the roots of location for hill-walkers beginning of the trail are abundant. Meadow is managed through is overlain by patches of reserve as well. Here you geology with the Marble water, trees and dappled some of the hazel trees. with a network of trails look to your right at the pipits, skylarks and hen conservation grazing more acidic soils which, might be lucky enough Arch and the cascades sunshine. The glen had Dippers and grey wagtails that lead you in and Monastir Gorge and harriers occur in this and is characterised by in early June, are swathed to catch a glimpse of being the highlights of some fine planted trees can be seen on the rocks around the Mountain notice the yew clinging to area while golden plover low growing plants such with pink heath-spotted a red squirrel, pine this water-sculptured of beech and various in the middle of the fast- Park. If reaching the its precipitous sides and breed in small numbers as thyme and bird’s foot orchids. Scattered lesser martens or Irish stoat. valley. The wooded glen conifers, along with flowing Cladagh River, summit is not for you, the juniper beside the on the bog. The steep trefoil.Bird’s foot trefoil butterfly orchids also Cuckoos can be heard is very atmospheric and native hazels, ash and while in late summer venturing someway into path. These were the first north-facing scarp below is the food plant of the occur here, their flowers calling as they seek out makes for a magical walk yew trees. In springtime silver-washed fritillaries the park using one of tree species to colonise the summit plateau and caterpillars of the rare mimicking white moths meadow pipits’ nests in for adults and children anemones and wild garlic occur beside the path. the walking routes will Ireland at the end of the chasms on the plateau dingy skipper butterfly, which are thus lured to which to lay their eggs. alike with its twists carpet the valley floor, give you a taste of the last Ice Age some 10,000 itself, have arctic- which can be found here pollinate them. Rarities and turns revealing while toothwort can bleak beauty that can be years ago. The vegetation alpine plants: starry in early summer together found here include field found here. The trail to colour dramatically saxifrage, three species with the common blue gentian and the small the summit of Cuilcagh changes from green to of clubmoss, mountain and another rarity, the white mountain orchid. crosses a number of brown where the trail willow and Bigelow’s How to get there distinct habitats, first leaves the limestone sedge. Foxes and Irish How to get there Walk Information, limestone, then the and heads across the hares are frequently Facilities & Access There are two access points, the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitors extensive blanket bog peat of the blanket seen and in winter snow The Nature Reserves A short looped walk Centre or via the Cladagh Glen carpark. From Enniskilllen take the Sligo road, and finally after a tumble bog, now cross-leaved buntings have been can be accessed from over a grass path on A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto the Swanlinbar road, A32. Join the of rocks the steep cliff heather, bog cotton and recorded. the Marlbank Scenic flat terrain with some Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is signage for both the Marble Loop. A signposted obstacles and low Arch Caves Global Geopark Visitor Centre and Cladagh Glen car park. How to get there car park is located hanging vegetation approximately 1 in hazel groves. From Enniskillen take the Sligo road A4 for 3 miles before branching left onto mile/1.6km from Facilities include Walk Information, Facilities & Access the Swanlinbar road A32. Join the Florencecourt to Blacklion road where there is Map & Guide to the Marble Arch interpretation panels, signage for the Marble Arch caves Visitor Centre and the Cuilcagh Mountain Park. Caves Visitor picnic tables and Centre entrance. a public toilet. There is a linear waymarked walking route 1.25 miles/2kmlong. Walk Information, Facilities & Access Fermanagh’s Walking Trails On the site an old This walk is over uneven and steep terrain. traditional cottage Cladagh Glen carpark is open all year round. The Cuilcagh Way is a five section way marked 20mile/33km route. The walks has been restored and Marble Arch Visitor Centre is open from late March to September offer challenging routes and impressive views. The more popular Legnabrocky is open to the public. all week from 10am -5pm. Facilities include Carpark, Restauraunt, European Union This project is supported by the EU’s section of the way, will be closed until January 2015. Carpark, picnic area, European Regional INTERREG IVA Programme, managed Shop, Toilets, Information panel, Public Telephone. information panel. fermanaghlakelands.com Marsh Fritillary Butterfly Development Fund by the Special EU Programmes Body Investing in your future
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to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80
to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
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Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
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Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop. A B C D E F G H I
to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80 to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
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Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
fermanaghlakelands.com
Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop. A B C D E F G H I
to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80 to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
A B C D E F G H I
Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
fermanaghlakelands.com
Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop. A B C D E F G H I
to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80
to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
A B C D E F G H I
Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
fermanaghlakelands.com
Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop. A B C D E F G H I
to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80
to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
A B C D E F G H I
Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
fermanaghlakelands.com
Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop. A B C D E F G H I
to Londonderry/ Castlederg Enniskillen Town
1 Drumskinny 1 Stone Circle B72 Lack B4 to Omagh Tullyhommon/Pettigo A35 to Donegal B4 A47 Kesh Ederney Boa Island Muckross Janus B72 B136 Caldragh Bay Cemetery Figure Aghinver A35 2 Castle Lusty 2 Beg Island Caldwell Lisnarick Irvinestown to Dromore/Omagh A47 Lower Lough Erne White Island Belleek Castle Necarne to Ballyshannon/ Tully Castle Archdale B82 Castle Donegal/Sligo A46 Lough Navar Roscor Killadeas Inishmacsaint to Kilskeery/Omagh B52 Church Whitehill B46 Hill Blaney B80 Lough B107 3 Melvin Garrison Enniskillen Ballinamallard Clabby 3 Airport to Belfast
Ely A32 Carrickreagh Derrygonnelly Lodge Monea Topped Tempo Castle B81 Devenish Mountain Fivemiletown Island B80 to Springfield B141 Manorhamilton ENNISKILLEN A4 B140 Tamlaght B52 A4 Boho Lough Brookeborough 4 Coolyermer 4 A4 B514 Lisbellaw Letterbreen Maguiresbridge Upper Lough Macnean Belcoo Lisnaskea Forest Bellanaleck A34 Lower Lough Carrybridge Macnean Carnmore Belle Isle Roslea Estate Lisnaskea Marlbank to Sligo Florencecourt House B36 KEY Historic Place & Forest Park The UlsterWay - Quality Section Viewpoint A32 B36 Upper Donagh The UlsterWay - Non-Quality Section Golf Course Marble Arch Caves Lough 5 Kinawley Erne Share Discovery 5 Kingfisher Cycle Trail/North West Trail Caravan Park Global Geopark Village Magheraveely to Monaghan Horse Riding Cruiser Base Hire Benaughlin B127 A34 B108 Youth Hostel Tourist Information Derrylin Inis Rath Newtownbutler Gortaloughany Island to Clones A509 A34 Doon Crom Estate Enniskillen Lower Lough Erne Teemore Riverside Walk Ely Lodge Forest 6 Castle Coole Castle Caldwell Forest 6 Castle Archdale Country Park West Fermanagh Uplands Start of Marlbank Scenic Loop Lough Erne Lough Navar Forest Canoe Trail to Cavan/ to Cavan/ Magho Cliffs Walk Killykeeghan & Crossmurrin & Shannon-Erne Dublin Dublin Waterway Lough Navar Lakes Walk Nature Reserve Correl Glen Nature Reserve Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve Cuilcagh Mountain Park 7 Upper Lough Erne 7 Crom Estate National Trust
A B C D E F G H I
Welcome
Northern Ireland is rapidly Fermanagh is an ideal venue The enchanting Lakelands These trails help make becoming a ‘must see’ for walkers. With its vast of Fermanagh are laced Fermanagh the ideal destination on the world array of terrains, mountains, with a network of paths and getaway for walkers who love map and in turn, some forest and castle walks there tracks that allow for endless fine views and landscapes incredible landscapes are are walking trails suitable to exploration, on terrain that rich in wildlife and heritage. being revealed to walkers of all strengths, abilities and is ideal for keen walkers and all ages and abilities. interests. families alike.
fermanaghlakelands.com
Castle Coole with Wild Flowers
How to get there
Enniskillen, an island town Castle Coole National Trust Enniskillen surrounded by the River Erne, has a wide variety of wildlife and is the perfect On the outskirts of Enniskillen, the the estate, while in winter whooper place to explore from your National Trust estate at Castle Coole swans and tufted ducks can be seen door! Even otters have been offers mature woodland carpeted from the walk around Lough Coole. sighted around the island. with snowdrops, then bluebells, and Spring brings sand martins and house There are several easily patches of spring flowers, such as martins, and summer, migrant willow accessible sites for viewing primroses, violets, early purple orchids, warblers, chiff chaffs and blackcaps. wildlife; no car is necessary; wood sorrel and wood anemones. all you have to do is just This site is also rich in dragonflies walk, look, listen and smell. The grasslands along the drives are and butterflies: keep a look- species-rich with numerous grasses, out for the large brown hawker common spotted orchids, and the dragonfly, peacock and tortoiseshell occasional cowslip, greater butterfly butterflies. On summer evenings, and bird’s nest orchids. Buzzards, bats swoop low feeding on insects and long-eared owls are resident on along the tracks near the lake.
Riverside Walk, Cornagrade, Enniskillen Enniskillen, BT74 6JY Starting from the Queen Elizabeth Bridge, Kingfishers can sometimes be seen Enniskillen Town Tel: 028 6632 2690 follow the riverside path northwards. skimming past while great crested Email: castlecoole@ In springtime this track is bordered by and little grebes dive for food. nationaltrust.org.uk banks of the white-flowered greater OS Grid Ref: H245431 stitchwort, stands of pink hairy willowherb The Back Lough has a wintering flock of For house opening times and the umbellifer cow parsley. tufted duck while in late spring a churring and prices check website sound from the reed beds announces or call to confirm. Common and black-headed gulls winter the return of the sedge warbler, a Grounds 10am to 7pm here and they are occasionally joined migrant which has wintered in Africa. during spring/summer. by Iceland and Mediterranean gulls. The Devenish Local Nature Reserve at Large numbers of mallard and the western end of Back Lough has wet Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly mute swans gather, expecting to sedge and rush-rich meadows where be fed at the Round ‘O’ Park. common spotted orchids abound and reed buntings can be seen. How to get there
By road on A4 Enniskillen – Belfast road, approximately 1 mile/1.6km from town centre on left. How to get there Walk Information, Facilities & Access By cycle NCN91.
This walk is situated adjacent to the Cornagrade housing estate. It is easily 800m/0.5 miles Linear Walk Information, Facilities & Access accessed from Enniskillen town centre on the Walk, even surface. A32 across Johnston Bridge; once you cross Best accessed on foot or by bicycle. A number of looped walks: Lake walk 1 mile/1.6km, Beech Wood this bridge take the first left where the path Parking available in various Walk 0.5 miles/0.8km, Gortgonnel Walk 2.5 miles/4km. All walks begins. This is a beautiful linear walk, the town centre car parks. with even surface. Steps provide access to some of the walks. footpath which runs along the Lough Shore Wheelchair accessible. Car park with separate mobility parking and drop-off point. is 800m/0.5 miles long. Once you reach the Play areas. Children’s play area. playground, you may turn and return back Front-carrying baby slings for loan. Baby back-carriers admitted. to the town centre or alternatively a further Baby-changing facilities and accessible toilet. 400m along the path lies a nature reserve. Orchids Tallow tea-room and gift shop.