Hamilton Trail, Killeshandra

Terrain: Hillside walk on pathway with lake views
Distance: 6 km or 12 km
Time: 1 hour or 3.5 hrs

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Walk from the town towards Town Lake (on the Belturbet Road). Parking available here.  Walk along the lake shore for 500m then cross the Belturbet Road at the marked point, go up through a stile and follow the trail up into the Forest. The forest is locatedon lands once owned by the English landlord, Lord Hamilton, and is rich in flora and fauna. Walkers are likely to see red squirrels, pine martins, blue damselfly and numerous varieties of tree.

Follow the path between Broomspark Lough and Tullyguide Loch (1.5km) until reaching a crossroads. Turning left here will take you towards Killykeen Forest Park. Continue straight on to stay on the sign posted path.

Turn right at Portnaquin and left at the next junction. Take the next right across the field in front of  Pleasure Lake to the picnic area and parking on the R199. Turn right and head back to Killeshandra. Continue straight towards the town turning right at the Ulster Bank.

Facilities:   Boat Hire – 049 433 4487 or 087 207 5013, O Dowd’s Café, Main St, Loughbawn Hotel, Main St, Collette’s Pub, Main St., Children’s Playground

Nearby Attractions: Killykeen Forest Park, Giant’s Grave Megalithic Tomb