by The Keepers Arms | Apr 12, 2021 | Walking
This wonderful park is located 6km from Killeshandra just 30 minutes from the Keepers Arms.
There are 4 marked trails and a family cycle trail in the park. Killykeen lies on the shores of Lough Oughter, part of the river Erne System.
A variety of water fowl, birds, – mallards, tufted duck are to be spotted. Great family day out.
by The Keepers Arms | Apr 12, 2021 | Walking
This is one of the oldest walks in the Geopark. It is a beautiful hill & valley walk between Dowra village & Blacklion village.
The first section of the Cavan Way follows the course of the of the young Shannon river to its source at the mystical Shannon Pot.
The walk travels along quiet country roads, valley landscapes and riverside paths, through the Cavan Burren and into Blacklion. Have a rest in the Market House Visitor Centre.
by The Keepers Arms | Apr 12, 2021 | Walking
The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail, also nicknamed the Stairway to Heaven Walk, is located in Co. Fermanagh.
The route meanders through one of the largest expanses of blanket bog the Geopark, traversing over tracks, boardwalk and staircase.
A steep climb is required to reach the viewing platform on Cuilcagh Mountain which provides breath taking views of the surrounding low lands. The Keepers Arms is just 30 minutes’ drive.
by The Keepers Arms | Apr 12, 2021 | Walking
We have some amazing n Burren Park
trails at Cavan Burren Park – in fact we have over 10km of trails in total from accessible trails to bog bridge trails over limestone bedrock and past some of the finest prehistoric features in Ireland.
The longer distance walking route – The Cavan Way also runs through Cavan Burren Park. This is a 26km walking trail from the village of Dowra to the village of Blacklion in West Cavan and is a must for the walking enthusiast.
Trails within the park include the Calf House Dolmen Trail, the Giant’s Leap Trail, the Promontory Fort Trail and the Tullygobban Lough Trail. Each boasts its own features of interest from biodiversity and archaeology to 360° views and treasure hunts.
Includes bog bridge steps and gravel path surface and guides the visitor through the tranquil Lost Valley past a promontory fort. Fantastic views across the surrounding landscape.
by The Keepers Arms | Apr 12, 2021 | Blog, Walking
Cuilcagh Lakeland UNESCO Geopark takes in 2,500 hectares on the northern slopes of Cuilcagh Mountain, at the heart of the Marble Arch Caves UNESCO Global Geopark.
Cuilcagh Mountain Park was founded in 1998 with assistance from the European Union’s LIFE Peatlands Project and the Heritage Lottery Fund, to restore damaged peatland, to conserve pristine blanket bog and to increase awareness of bog land habitats and wildlife.
At 665 meters (2188 feet) above sea level, Cuilcagh is the highest point and the only true mountain in this part of the island of Ireland.
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