Cavan Way connects it all
The Cavan Way, is a National Trail situated in the centre of a great inland recreation area stretching from the Erne Lakes in Fermanagh to the North Leitrim Glens. It links the Ulster Way at Blacklion with the Leitrim Way at Dowra and is part of the Beara-Breifne Way. It also links many of the sites within the Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark.
The Cavan Way is a 26km (16 miles) linear walking route which can be commenced at either Blacklion or Dowra. The route has been designed to showcases the amazing landscapes in West Cavan, from the magical Shannon Pot, mythical source of the River Shannon to Cavan Burren Park, one of the finest relict landscapes in Ireland, to the majestic open heath and woodlands outside Dowra – you are sure not be disappointed!.
The terrain consists predominantly of quiet roads, forest trails and open moorland.
The trail is divided into 2 sections:
Section 1 – Blacklion to Shannon Pot
- Distance: 13km
- Route Type: Linear
- Assent: 330m
- Waymarking: Yellow arrow on Black Background
- No Dogs are permitted
- Starting point (Blacklion) Grid Reference: H 08127 38063; Latitude 54.291420 Longitude -7.8759366
Section 2 – Shannon Pot to Dowra
- Distance: 13km
- Route Type: Linear
- Assent: 330m
- Waymarking: Yellow arrow on Black Background
- No Dogs are permitted
- Starting point (Dowra) Grid Reference: G 99039 26791; Latitude 54.190207 Longitude -8.0154737
More Information
To download a map of the full Cavan Way Route click here
The Geopark are members of Leave No Trace and we ask you please to adhere to their guiding principles. For more information please visit www.leavenotraceireland.org.
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