Nature’s Quiet Escape
A picture perfect walk that is a wonderful escape from a busy schedule. This trail is a treasure trove for an avid nature lover. With picturesque landscapes you can enjoy the serenity of nature unspoiled. If you’re after a quiet walk with all but birdsong to interrupt the tranquillity, Killeshandra Lake and Forest Walk will not let you down.
Walking Trail
The Killeshandra Lake and Forest Walk is a beautiful, nature-filled trail, perfect for a family day out. Easy way marked path covering 6 km, forest tracks, lake shore and public road.
Loop starting /finishing at Cavan road picnic area or at the picnic area Belturbet road. Car parking at either start point.Walk along the lake shore for 500m then follow the raised path along the Belturbet Road. Cross the road carefully at the marked point, go through the stile and follow the trail into the forest. Follow the path between Broomspark and Tullyguide Lakes (1.5km) until reaching a crossroads. Continue straight on staying on the marked path or turn left for a longer trail to Killykeen Forest Park. Turn right at Portnaquin and left at the next junction. Take the next right across the field in front of Pleasure Lake to the picnic area. Turn right and head back to Killeshandra. This trail is a Sport Ireland accredited Trail.
The Geopark are members of Leave No Trace Ireland and we ask you please to adhere to their guiding principles. For more information please visit www.leavenotraceireland.org.
Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark are responsible for the maintenance of this Trail. To report any issues please email info@cuilcaghlakelands.org or telephone +353 (0)71 9853692