Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

The Cuilcagh Lakelands Global Geopark contains some of the finest landscapes on the island of Ireland.

Ranging from rugged uplands, lakes and forests through to gently rolling drumlins, the landscapes of the Geopark represent a complex Earth history dating back as far as 895 million years ago.

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White Fathers Cave

White Fathers Cave

Moneygashel, Cavan

This cave is an excellent example of the hundreds of kilometres of cave system...

3 miles
Killeshandra Lake and Forest Loop Walk

Killeshandra Lake and Forest Loop Walk

Killashandra, Cavan

If you’re after a quiet walk with all but birdsong to interrupt the tranquillity...

31 miles
Castle Caldwell Forest

Castle Caldwell Forest

Leggs, Fermanagh

An outstanding site, both for its peninsular position on the shores of Lower Lo...

15 miles
Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk

Ballyconnell Canal Loop/Woodford River Walk

Ballyconnell, Cavan

The Woodford Canal, also known as the Shannon-Erne Waterway, flows through Bally...

24 miles
Gortmaconnell Viewpoint

Gortmaconnell Viewpoint

Marlbank, Fermanagh

This delightful short walk leads you to one of the most incredible views in the ...

5.7 miles
Gortalughany Viewpoint

Gortalughany Viewpoint

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

Here you’ll find a view of hundreds of miles of forest, bogland and fields in ev...

10 miles
Castle Saunderson

Castle Saunderson

Castlesaunderson, Cavan

The story of Castle Saunderson is marked by fire and blood, conquest, and divisi...

37 miles
Ballintempo Forest

Ballintempo Forest

Aghanaglack, Fermanagh

The forest is strewn with outcrops of rocky crags and upland lakes including th...

6.8 miles
Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Lough MacNean Amenity Area

Toam, Cavan

Lough MacNean is a large freshwater lake divided into two parts.

1.7 miles
Devenish Island

Devenish Island

Enniskillen, Fermanagh

The early Christian Monastery and round tower at Devenish is one of Ireland’s mo...

16 miles
Turbet Island Looped Walk Belturbet

Turbet Island Looped Walk Belturbet

Belturbet, Cavan

Turbet island and the Motte and Bailey is a wonderful place to go for a relaxing...

32 miles
Cladagh Glen

Cladagh Glen

Marlbank, Fermanagh

The narrow-steep sided gorge of the Cladagh Glen is one of the most picturesque ...

4.8 miles

Latest News

Update to Temporary Closures

Update to Temporary Closures

5 November 2026

Update to Temporary Closures

Autumn Newsletter 2026

Autumn Newsletter 2026

29 October 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Autumn Newsletter

Temporary Closures

Temporary Closures

28 October 2026

Due to the recent storm the following sites will temporarily be closed

Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark Launches 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark Launches 25th Anniv...

27 October 2026

A quarter-century of innovation, partnership and community-led sustainable devel...

International Geodiversity Day 2026

International Geodiversity Day 2026

6 October 2026

Geology on Your Doorstep

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

6 October 2026

Ongoing Trail Maintenance on Trail 4 in Cavan Burren Park

New Cross-border UNESCO Together Network Launched

New Cross-border UNESCO Together Network Launched

23 September 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark has joined an exciting new all-island partnership

Temporary Closure to Facilitate an Event – Lough Navar Scenic Drive

Temporary Closure to Facilitate an Event – Lough Navar...

14 September 2026

12 noon on Friday 25 September 2026 until 4pm on Saturday 26 September 2026

Celebrating International Day of Caves and Karst

Celebrating International Day of Caves and Karst

13 September 2026

Celebrate the extraordinary cave and karst landscapes of Cuilcagh Lakelands Geop...

Summer Newsletter 2026

Summer Newsletter 2026

4 August 2026

Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark - Summer Newsletter

Summer adventures mapped: discover 62 UNESCO places across the UK

Summer adventures mapped: discover 62 UNESCO places across t...

28 July 2026

Discover 62 UNESCO-designated places across the UK this summer.

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across Northern Ireland

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across Northern Irela...

30 June 2026

Stormont Event Celebrates UNESCO Sites Across NI

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