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Lough Oughter
2.69km from Killashandra loop walk
This is a beautiful catchment of water separated by small islands and drumlins. It is a much-loved spot for fishermen, but it is also home to a wonderful array of archaeological and historical gems. Perhaps most famous of these is the stunning Clogh Oughter Castle. The lakes are bounded roughly by Belturbet in the north, Cavan town to the east, Crossdoney to the south and Killeshandra to the west. It is a perfect spot for outdoor adventures.
Killykeen Forest Park
3.98km from Killashandra loop walk
Killykeen Forest Park is located in a very scenic area of Co Cavan. It lies on the shores of Lough Oughter which is part of the River Erne system. The forest consists of mainly mixed woodland including Norway and Sitka spruce, Ash, Oak and Beech. The area is popular with anglers because of its location along Lough Oughter which is connected to thousands of hectares of lakeland complexes. Canoeing, biking and windsurfing are also popular activities at the park.
Cloughoughter Castle
4.64km from Killashandra loop walk
Cloughoughter Castle is a ruined circular castle on a small island in Lough Oughter, 4 kilometres east of the town of Killeshandra in County Cavan, Ireland. It stands on a small island, scarce three hundred feet in diameter, just sufficient to contain the castle and a small margin of rock around it. The island stands in very deep water; the shores are a mile distant, wild, yet thickly wooded.
Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower
5.42km from Killashandra loop walk
Drumlane's round tower is an impressive historic monument located in a monastic site in Milltown, County Cavan. Founded in 555 AD by Saint Columba, the tower stands near an abbey and church and remains an enduring tourist attraction in Cavan today. All that remains today are the remains of a round tower and gothic style church from the medieval period.
Killywilly Lough
9.66km from Killashandra loop walk
Killywilly Lough is a lake in County Cavan and has an elevation of 47 metres. Killywilly Lough is situated northeast of Cranaghan, close to Ardue House. A good picnic location and also there are so many things to see and do here.
Belturbet Railway Museum
10.41km from Killashandra loop walk
Belturbet Railway Station which opened in 1885 was built and operated by the Great Northern Railway Company of Ireland. They had both Broad gauge 5ft 3” and Narrow Gauge 3ft trains running. At Belturbet the line connected with the Great Northern Railway broad-gauge branch to Ballyhaise on the Clones to Cavan line, and at Dromod connected to the Midland Great Western Railway mainline from Dublin to Sligo. The line was extended to Arigna in 1920.
Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan
11.03km from Killashandra loop walk
The historic and spectacular Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim is the most dominant building in Cavan Town. It is the seat of the Bishop of Kilmore, and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilmore. It was built in the years 1938 to 1942 and was one of the last huge Roman catholic cathedrals in neo classical style.
Garadice Lough
12.7km from Killashandra loop walk
Garadice Lough, also known as Garadice Lake or Lough Garadice, is a freshwater lake in County Leitrim, Ireland. It is located in the south of the county and now forms part of the Shannon–Erne Waterway. The deepest part of the lake consists of a large basin located south west of Church Island where depths of 10-20m have been recorded.
Bawnboy Workhouse
14.88km from Killashandra loop walk
This fine cut-stone group of buildings was erected in 1852. It served the poor of the parishes of Templeport , Corlough, Kildallan, Drumreilly, Newtowngore, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar and part of Glangevlin. A Board of Guardians governed each union; some nominated by the Grand jury and others by the voters of the rate-payers . The Guardians levied a rate on the union and used the proceeds to support the workhouse.
Woodford Cottage
14.95km from Killashandra loop walk
Woodford is one of a collection of traditional stone farm buildings located on the Crom estate that now function as cosy holiday homes, set on one of Ireland’s best conservation sites. This pretty cottage boast stunning views over a small woodland and a welcoming open fire.
Finn MacCool's Fingers
15.32km from Killashandra loop walk
Finn McCools Fingers are a set of five standing stones on Shantemon mountain in County Cavan. The name is derived from the story that giant Celtic warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill lost a hand in battle. The stones are arranged in a south-east/north-west orientation.
Slieve Rushen
16.26km from Killashandra loop walk
Slieve Rushen is a mountain which straddles the border between County Cavan in the Republic of Ireland and County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland. The mountain is made up of grey limestone with a cap of sandstone and shales and is extensively quarried by local companies. The surface is mostly covered with peat, pine forests and grazing fields. A good greenish trekking destination and also it offers good views too.
Alder Cottage
17.18km from Killashandra loop walk
Alder Cottage is a four-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath, delight. On the main level you’ll have everything you could imagine: a vaulted master bedroom, a great room opening onto a huge porch with a fireplace, and a vast kitchen. Upstairs two bedrooms, a sitting room, and attic space complete this simple, sophisticated home.
Brackley Lake
17.6km from Killashandra loop walk
A beautiful lake located in the heart of Cavan. It is a massive water – 400 acres – that is relatively under-fished yet cherished by those who have enjoyed its lively sport. It is an ideal choice for anglers.
National Trust - Crom
18.39km from Killashandra loop walk
The Crom Estate is a nature reserve located in the south of County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, along the shores of Upper Lough Erne. It is one of three estates owned and managed by the National Trust in County Fermanagh, the others being Florence Court and Castle Coole mansions. The estate comprises 1,350 acres, composed primarily of riparian forest. Some trees are so ancient that physical access is restricted.
Lough Gowna
18.88km from Killashandra loop walk
This is a freshwater lake which is the uppermost lake on the River Erne. It is located on the border between County Longford and County Cavan, with the largest part of the lake being in County Longford. This is a moraine-dammed lake formed at the end of the last glaciation, and owes its complex indented shape to the underlying drumlin landscape. This results in a large number of bays and inlets on the lake, often connected by narrow channels.
Inish Rath
19.53km from Killashandra loop walk
Inish Rath is an island located in Lough Erne, in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is also known as Hare Krishna Island. The main building on the island is a Victorian mansion, built by Cavendish Butler. It was later sold to Lord Erne and became a hunting lodge. It has a 22-acre nature reserve which is open to the public.
Beaghy Lough Lake
20.65km from Killashandra loop walk
Beaghy Lough is a lake and is located in An Cabhán, Ulster, Ireland. It is situated in Drumhirk, west of Carfad LoughThe estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 108 metres. This could be one of the best fishing or outdoors adventure locations in the regions of Americas/Western Europe.
Upper Lough Erne
21.97km from Killashandra loop walk
Upper Lough Erne Lough is situated in County Fermanagh in the west of Northern Ireland. It is a very large and complex freshwater system. The lakes are widened sections of the River Erne, which flows north and then curves west into the Atlantic. The smaller southern lake is called the Upper Lough as it is higher up the river. The bigger northern lake is called the Lower Lough or Broad Lough.
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Derrygid, Killashandra, Co. Cavan, Ireland
Killeshandra Loop lies just outside the picturesque Cavan village and is an example of beautiful, unspoilt nature that is totally accessible by car, and a stone’s throw from great food, drink and accommodation options. It is 240 hectors of mixed woodland wrapped around the Lough Oughter lake system with a network of forest walks, picnic areas, swimming area, family cycle trail and multi access trails and paths.