County Cavan - 30 Attractions You Must Visit

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.

A large natural lake of 741 hectares situated near Virginia, County Cavan. It is a proposed Natural Heritage Area and flows into the Blackwater, designated a Special Area of Conservation under the Natura 2000 wildlife habitat conservation programme. One of the iconic location for a picnic and also there are so many other options too.

Lough Sheelin is a limestone freshwater lough in Ireland located in County Westmeath, County Meath and County Cavan near the village of Finea and the town of Granard County Longford. It has an area of approximately 4500 acres . The Lough is situated in the North Midlands, on the borders of Counties Cavan, Meath and Westmeath and it is part of the River Inny system.

Lough Sillan is a lough located near the town of Shercock in County Cavan, Ireland. It was one of Ireland's worst inland drowning tragedies. In July 2004, a plaque was unveiled at the lake shore adjacent to the path used by those who died.

Milltown Lough is a lake in County Cavan and has an elevation of 107 metres. An iconic attraction in this area and there are so many things to see and do here.

Mullagh Lough is a lake in County Sligo and has an elevation of 219 metres. Mullagh Lough is situated northwest of Rockfield, south of Lough Brallee. It is one of the iconic location in this area and also you can have a small picnic here.

The Shannon Pot is the source of the majestic River Shannon - the longest river in Ireland, travelling 280km from its source in Cavan to the Shannon Estuary in Limerick. An aquifer-fed naturally fluctuating pool, it is the traditional source of the River Shannon. The site is a paradise of tranquillity and holds great magic and stories within it’s waters.

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.

Tullydermot Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in the Cuilcaigh Mountains near Swanlinbar.The Falls occur in the upper reaches of the Claddagh River, which is a tributary of the river Erne which flows through Belturbet town. There are a series of waterfalls and rapids here as the river works its way down through the mountains towards Swanlinbar. The site is one of thirty four sites which make up the Marble Arch Geopark.

Upper Lough Skeagh is a freshwater lake in the northeast of Ireland. It is located in County Cavan in the catchment of the River Boyne. It measures about 2 km long north–south and 0.5 km wide. It is located about 7 km northwest of Bailieborough. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also a good picnic location too.