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WALKING
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Click here for Burren Loops, The Burren Forest, Blacklion
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Click here for Castle Lake and Forest Walk Bailieborough
Click here for Cootehill Town Trail
Click here for Cornamuckla Walk, Lough Gowna
Click here for Deerpark Forest Walk, Virginia
Click here for Hamilton Trail, Killeshandra
Click here for Hawkswood Trail, Swanlinbar
Click here for Lough an Leagh,Bailieborough
Click here for Mullagh Hill Walk, Mullagh
Click here for Portruam/ Quivy Country Lane Walk, Belturbet
Click here for Sean Eamon Ruairi Trail, Glangevlin
Click here for The Cavan Ways, West Cavan
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The Cavan Way
The Cavan Way is a pleasant hill and valley walking connection between the Leitrim Way at Dowra, a small village near the source of the River Shannon and the Ulster Way at Blacklion. Following generally the course of the young river to its source at the mystical Shannon 'Pot', the walk traverses quiet valley and riverside landscapes to the more unenclosed uplands of the spring line of the river's source. The walker will enjoy the upland section between the 'Pot' and Blacklion, which includes the forested Burren area and its cemetery of ancient tombs, stone megaliths and monuments. Fine views are obtained from these elevated upland areas.
Route Details:
Dowra - Shannon Pot - Blacklion. Total Distance: 26km/16 miles.
Longest Stage: Dowra to Blacklion - 26km/16 miles.
Highest Point: Giant's Grave - 260m/850ft.
The Cavan Way Map Guide is published by Cavan County Council and available from Eastwest Mapping and tourist offices in the region or contact Ballyconnell Engineers Office, Ballyconnell Co. Cavan t:: +353 (0) 49 95 26121
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Click here for map of Cavan Way (PDF)
Cuilcagh Mountain Walks
Encompassing the highland area of Counties Cavan and Fermanagh, a largely undiscovered treasure throve of scenic beauty exists above the floor of the Arney and Shannon valleys. The published walks range from 1km to 17km in length and embrace the megalithic sites in the Burren area of Co. Cavan above Blacklion, the Marlbank Scenic Loop near Florence Court and the famous Marble Arch Caves in Co. Fermanagh.
Click here for Gortnalughany walk (PDF)
Click here for Killykeegan walk (PDF)
Click here for Shannon Pot Walk (PDF)
Click here for Tullyhona walk (PDF)
Dun an Rí Forest Park
Dun na Rí Forest Park near Kingscourt, is a place of surprising contrasts. There are romantic walks through deep, leafy glades over old bridges. At one spot the trees clear, giving marvellous views north to Slieve Gullion in Co. Armagh and the Mountains of Mourne. The park once belonged to the Pratts, a local landlord family. Visitors can see the ice house where they stored food in the days before refrigerators. The centrepiece of the park is perhaps the Wishing Well.
Killykeen Forest Park
Five miles west of Cavan town is Killykeen Forest Park, in the heart of Cavan's lakelands. Marked trails lead into the dark forests where visitors can view the park's fauna and flora, disturbed only by the sound of birdsong and the rippling waters of Lough Erne. Killykeen is a special place in all seasons and at all times.
TOWN WALKS
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CYCLING
WIildflower Mountain Biking, Ballyconnell
'Wildflower' offer cycling and walking holidays for everybody, from families and beginners to more serious enthusiasts. Offering packaged and independant holidays, Wildflower can organise routes, places to stay, guided tours, airport and luggage transfers, cycle hire and maps. t: +353 (0)49 9523923 or (0)87 6143527
e: gubrawully10@hotmail.com
Bike Hire
On Yer Bike Tours, Corleggy Farm, Belturbet t: +353 (0)49 9522219 or (0)86 8204923
Bike hire from €7 per day
The Kingfisher Cycle Trail
Hidden amongst the lakes and leafy laneways of Cavan, Leitrim and Fermanagh is a true gem for cycling enthusiasts and leisure cyclists alike. The Kingfisher Cycle Trail covers over 300 miles of fully mapped and signposted cycle route from Cavan's lakelands to the Atlantic Coast.
Kingfisher Cycle Trail, The Green Box, Manorhamilton Castle, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim
t: +353 (0)71 985 6898
OTHER WALKS
The Miner's Way Walking & Historical Trail, Arigna, Co Roscommon
The Miners Way & Historical Trail are a network of walking paths which wind their way through adjoining parts of Counties Leitrim, Roscommon and Sligo. Beginning in Arigna, Co Roscommon, the path meanders through the coal mining territory of the Arigna Mountains, tracing the routes followed by the miners on route to work. The trail then goes westward through Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle, Co Roscommon. This part of the walk is known as the Historical Trail. The walk goes on to cross the Curlew and Bricklieve Mountains and through Castlebaldwin rejoining the Miners Way at Ballyfarnon. The walks total 118km with the highest point being the Curlew Mountains (818 ft). This walk can be broken down into smaller sections for ease.
Contact: Leitrim County Council Governor House, Carrick On Shannon, Co Leitrim
t: +353 (0) 71 96 20005
Sli Liatroma
Sli Liatroma is a 48km walk through a variety of landscape forms common to this beautiful but little known part of Northwest Ireland. Beginning in typical drumlin country the walker travels through increasingly more beautiful scenery until reaching the summit and wilderness of the uplands at Barlear. The route is made up of tracks old and new and is generally more attractive if undertaken from Drumshanbo to Manorhamilton.
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Arigna Leader
Arigna Co. Roscommon
t: +353 (0)71 9646186
Fax: +353 (0)71 9646188
Leitrim Tourist Office
Carrick on Shannon
t: +353 (0)7198 20170
Fax: +353 (0)71 98 20089
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