Holidays in Fermanagh - 10 Great Walks

If you are thinking of coming to Fermanagh onmountain lakes, this walk is both charming and
holiday, the chances are you will be looking forenjoyable. Big Dog along with Little Dog were
some kind of outdoor activity. Why not packreportedly dogs of Finn MacCool who were turned
your walking shoes and explore some of the 25into stone by a local witch! Just over 4 kilometers.
walks in this beautiful County. The walks take inBallintempo Forest
some of the National Trust properties as well asAnother circular walk which takes in waterfalls and
the area known as "the best view" in Ireland.an historic neolithic monument. Ballintempo lies to
Here are a selection.the east of Enniskillen towards Boho.Through
CastleCooleconifer forest you will also pass many small lakes.
Just outside the town of Enniskillen, this gentleJust over 12 kilometers.
walk takes in the National Trust estate of CastleBelmore Forest
Cool, home of the 6th Earl of Belmore and hisIn the midst of Fermanagh's cave country, you
family. The walk winds through the Beech walkwill pass a quarry where there is an impressive
and takes in stunning views of this Neo-classicalwaterfall which has gouged out a pothole known
Mansion. Just under 5 kilometers.locally as "hole of the Doves". Just over 7
Castle Archdalekilometers.
Leaving Enniskillen and taking the Kesh road, youFlorence Court
wlll find the historic Castle Archdale. Both a forestThis walk takes in the grounds of the National
walk with a marina on Lower Lough Erne, thisTrust property Florence Court, former home of
location has the remains of a Castle dating backthe Earl of Enniskillen and his family. This circular
to the early 17th century. Castle Archdale waswalk takes in some interesting terrain and views
aslo an RAF station during the Second World Warof Topped Mountain and the Clogher Valley. Just
and was a base for flying boats. The walk travelsover 6 kilometers.
through the forest and also along the edge of theCrom Estate
lough. Just under 6 kilometers.A beautiful walk around the Crom Estate the
Lough Navar, Magho Cliffsgrounds of which is the property of the National
Around 20km outside Enniskillen going towardsTrust. It is an important conservation site as well
Belleck, you will find Lough Navar. Stunning viewsas giving the walker some valuable historical
over the Lower Lough Erne at the summit,information about the estate and surrounding area.
although this forest walk is not for theThe walk includes woodland, wetland and lakeland
faint-hearted, the views are definitely worth theas it borders Upper Lough Erne. Just under 5
effort. Just over 4 kilometers.kilometers.
Conagher ForestThe Cuilcag Mountain Way
Between Derrygonnelly and Garrison, this circularAn impressive and important walk through
route takes you through open moorland andCuilcagh Mountain Park, close to Marble Arch. The
areas of wild heather. A walk through a naturepark was awarded Global Geopark status in 2004.
reserve and interesting features because of theA great deal of restoration of bog and peatland
limestone rock.has been carried out and part of the walk will
Guided walks are available and this walk requirestake you over a special floating road over the
good footwear. 4kilometers.restored bogland. This walk, because of the length
Big Dog Forestand terrain is recommended only for experienced
A beautiful walk near Knockmore which showswalkers or at least walkers with good walking
the diversity of Fermanagh landscape and includesshoes and relatively good health. Just over 15
some old folklore. Covering moorland andkilometers.