Ancient stones, timeless views
Cavan Burren Park is a mythical, spiritual landscape of monuments, megalithic tombs, hut sites and pre-bog walls. These prehistoric sites have stood the test of time and are located within metres of each other. The park offers stunning views of Cuilcagh Mountain, west Cavan and the wider Geopark. An Interpretative Centre on site offers information about the archaeological, geological, and cultural history of Cavan Burren Park.
Trails
- Distance: 0.5 miles / 1km
- Time: 35 minutes
- Route: Circular
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
- Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control and waste disposed of
This trail offers 360-degree views across the surrounding landscape. This trail provides easy access to many of the important features of this relict landscape, including the Tullygobbin Wedge Tomb, Tullygobbin Viewpoint, Lost Valley Viewpoint, Calf-House Dolmen tomb, Old farmstead, Glacial Erratics, Karst Limestone, Dolines and Sinkholes.
- Distance: 2 miles / 3km
- Time: 50 minutes
- Terrain: Bog bridge steps and gravel path surfaces
- Route: Circular
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control and waste disposed of
This trail offers fantastic views across the surrounding landscape as well as including features such as one of the most intact megalithic wedge tombs in the island of Ireland, the Giant’s Leap Wedge Tomb, Limekiln, Lost Valley, Giant’s Leap dry valley and a wide variety of biodiversity.
- Distance: 2 miles / 3km
- Time: 1 hour
- Terrain: Bog bridge steps and gravel path surfaces
- Route: Circular
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control and waste disposed of
This trail offers fantastic views across the surrounding landscape as well as guiding the visitor through the tranquil Lost Valley past a promontory fort and includes features such as Sinkholes, Relict farm walls and Glacial Erratics.
- Distance: 1 mile / 1.5km
- Time: 45 minutes
- Terrain: Gravel path surfaces
- Route: Circular
- Wheelchair accessible: No
- Dogs: Dogs must be kept under control and waste disposed of
This trail offers fantastic views across the surrounding landscape as well as guiding the visitor through the biodiverse rich Tullygobbin Lough and includes features such as Desiccated Sandstone, Biodiversity and Glacial Erratics.
The Cavan Way walking route enters the forest on Trail 2 through Giant’s Leap dry valley onto Trail 4 before exiting Cavan Burren Park towards Carrickterrim Special Area of Conservation (SAC) towards the village of Blacklion.