Things to do in Co. Cavan

5 places

4.8 (414)Blacklion, Cavan

1.Cavan Burren Park

10km of free trails past megalithic tombs

A prehistoric relict landscape on a limestone plateau beneath Cuilcagh Mountain, where megalithic tombs, glacial erratics and sinkholes are linked by more than 10km of waymarked trails. Entry is free, all year round.

Highlights

• Over 10km of waymarked trails
• Calf-House Dolmen and Giant's Grave wedge tombs
• Glacial erratics on karst limestone

Facilities

Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access

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4.8 (606)Cavan

2.Deerpark Forest

160 hectares of lakeside trails by Lough Ramor

A 160-hectare Coillte forest on the edge of Virginia, where easy waymarked trails thread old broadleaf woodland and follow the shores of Lough Ramor.

Highlights

• Three waymarked trails, all graded easy
• Lakeshore paths along Lough Ramor
• Estate heritage: boathouse, Lady's Cottage, stone and metal bridges

Facilities

Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access

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4.7 (933)Kingscourt, Cavan

3.Dún a Rí Forest Park

forest trails, a 1607 castle ruin and a wishing well

A wooded glen on the Cabra River, Dún a Rí Forest Park hides a 1607 castle ruin, an old ice house, a wishing well and a trail of carved animal sculptures among oak, ash and bluebells.

Highlights

• Four signposted woodland walks
• Sculpture trail of carved animals by Joey Burns
• Fleming's Castle, a 1607 ruin above the gorge

Facilities

Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access

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4.7 (1168)Cavan

4.Killykeen Forest Park

240 hectares of free lakeside forest trails

A 240-hectare Coillte forest park wrapped around the islands of Lough Oughter, where waymarked lakeside walks, a family cycle trail and a summer boat/canoe hire scene make it Cavan's easiest day out.

Facilities

Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access

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4.6 (390)Kingscourt, Cavan

5.The Play Centre

Five levels of indoor play under one roof

A purpose-built indoor play and party centre on the Kells Road in Kingscourt, with separate zones for babies, toddlers, older children and football fans, plus a cafe where parents can sit back.

Highlights

• Purpose-built indoor play centre
• Separate baby, toddler, main and football zones
• Four themed party rooms

Facilities

Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access

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