Walking & Cycling

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Blaze your own trail in Cavan

Walk along lake-dotted landscapes or atmospheric forests with a flask of coffee and a companion or three. Visit the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Geopark, a special place spanning the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. A highlight is Cavan Burren Park and its four marked trails. By foot, Neolithic Ireland reveals itself quietly as you stroll along. Nearby, the Cuilcagh Boardwalk or ‘Stairway to Heaven’ is on everyone’s bucket list.  Cycle the ‘Killykeen Way’ a gloriously beautiful 12km cycle trail linking Killykeen Forest Park with the lakeside village of Killeshandra.

Perhaps walk the 26km national waymarked trail, the Cavan Way from Dowra to Blacklion past the Shannon Pot – the source of the mighty River Shannon.

Download the Cavan Walking Guide for maps and information and keep an eye out for the Cavan Walking Festival which takes place every May or take on the 35.5km Killeshandra Camino in mid June. 

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Ballyconnell Canal Walk

Distance: 5km | Grade: Easy
Terrain: Canal shore and forest path

Part of Fáilte Ireland’s Looped Walks Network

1 Main Street, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, H14 EY03, Ireland
Bawnboy Loop

Distance: 5km Grade: Easy Terrain: Forest track, located at the southern foot of Slieve Rushen, 1km west of Bawnboy

Bawnboy, Corville, County Cavan, Ireland
Belturbet Heritage Trail

The trail begins in the centre of the town, known as the Diamond, across from the historic Town Hall.

Church Street, Belturbet, County Cavan, Ireland
Blacklion Village Trail

Blacklion Village is situated in the North West of County Cavan at the foot of Cuilcagh Mountain.

18 Rockview, , County Cavan, F91 X3A2, Ireland
Castle Lake Walk

Distance: 3km or 7km | Grade: Easy
Terrain: forest path along lake shore around Castle Lake. Part of Failte Ireland’s Looped Walks Network

Drumkeery, Bailieborough, County Cavan, Ireland
Castle Saunderson Demesne

Marked 1km trail telling the story of the Demesne including Col. Edward Saunderson, the ‘father of modern unionism’

Cloverhill, Belturbet, County Cavan, H14 X650, Ireland
Cavan Heritage Town Trail

A self-guided walking tour of historic Cavan town.

1 Main Street, Cavan, County Cavan, H12 VY47, Ireland
Cavan Way

Distance: 26km
Terrain: West Cavan Uplands

A stunning walk through the uplands of West Cavan

Blacklion, Dowra, Co. Cavan
Cootehill Heritage Town Trail

The heritage trail begins at the courthouse on Market Street and takes you along the town with maps, information panels and plaques outlining further information on key sites.

Market Street, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
Cuilcagh Boardwalk (Stairway to Heaven)

A bucket list experience.   Wooden boardwalk to a viewing platform on Cuilcagh Mountain summit with breathtaking views. 11km Grade: Difficult

Wheathill, Northern Ireland, BT92 1DP, United Kingdom
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark

Recognised by UNESCO for unique geological landscapes, the Geopark spans the uplands of Cavan and Fermanagh. Year round programme of events.

Main Street, Blacklion, County Cavan, Ireland
Deerpark Forest

Distance: 5.5km | Grade: Easy Terrain: Lakeshore & forest path. A Sli na Slainte route

Deerpark, Virginia, County Cavan, Ireland
Dun an Rí Forest Park

Scenic, historic forest park with walking trails, sculpture trail, picnic benches. €5 adm per car – pay at gate.

Carrickmacross Road, Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland
Erica's Fairy Forest

A magical fairy forest dedicated to the memory of Erica Ní Draighneain, (2010-2016)

Fairgreen, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
Feel Good Bicycles

Bicycle hire of e-bikes, standard bikes, mountain bikes and road bikes. Delivery service offered.

Virginia, County Cavan, Ireland
Flemings Folly

Distance: 5K
Terrain: Forest path

A scenic walk to Flemings Folly – a historic tower overlooking Ballinagh with stunning views of the countryside.

Cauhoo, Ballinagh, County Cavan, Ireland
Gowlan Loop - Garvagh Lough (Pink)

The scenic looped walk around Garvagh Lough completely encircles this tranquil lake. Located on limestone bedrock, the lake itself is a rarity in these types of landscape.

Moneygashel, County Cavan, Ireland
Gowlan Loop - Legeelan (Purple)

The most challenging of these looped walks is arguably the most rewarding as it takes you through rugged limestone grasslands along the Cavan Way and offers spectacular views over the West Cavan countryside.

Moneygashel, County Cavan, Ireland
Gowlan Loop - Moneygashel (Red)

This short looped walk takes you through the adjacent townland of Moneygashel. The highlight of the walk is the wonderfully preserved cashel itself.

Moneygashel, County Cavan, Ireland
Killeshandra Lake & Forest Walk

Distance: 6km Grade: Easy/Moderate Terrain: Forest path

Part of Failte Ireland’s Looped Walks Network

Main Street, Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ireland
Killykeen Forest Park

Wrapped around Lough Oughter. Walking and cycle trails inc the Killykeen Way greenway, picnic benches, lake swimming, coffee,  toilets. Home to CABU lodges.

Corratober, Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ireland
Killykeen Way Greenway

Distance: 12km greenway linking Killykeen Forest Park and Killeshandra Terrain: Tarmacked path

Trailhead: Killykeen or The Pleasure Lake, Cavan Road, Killeshandra

Corratober, Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ireland
Lough an Leagh

Distance: 7 km | Grade: Moderate Terrain: Mountain and forest paths. Incredible views.

R165, Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland
Mullagh Hill Walk

Distance: 2km | Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Steep path

1 Abhainn Dubh, Mullagh, County Cavan, A82 R2F6, Ireland
Nun's Walk

2km family friendly walk in the grounds of Cavan County Museum. Children’s playground, coffee shop, WW1 Trench Experience and GPO outdoor experience also available.

Virginia Rd, Kilmore, Ballyjamesduff, County Cavan, A82 YP70, Ireland
Sean Eamon Ruairi Trail

Distance: 7 km | Grade: Moderate Terrain: Minor road and trackway
Start at St. Patrick’s Hall in Glangevlin

Mully Upper, Glangevlin, County Cavan, Ireland
Shantemon Mountain

Fionn McCumhaill’s Fingers – five ancient stones reputed to belong to a mythical giant who lies asleep beneath the earth.

Shantemon, Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland
Tullynally Castle & Gardens

A neogothic castle, tearooms and world famous gardens

Tullynally Castle, Castlepollard, County Westmeath, N91 HV58, Ireland
Turbet Island Motte & Bailey

1km walking trail along the River Erne. Picnic benches. Home to the Dreamscape outdoor art exhibition.

1 Sean Lee Drive, Belturbet, County Cavan, H14 FN23, Ireland
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