Things to do in Co. Cavan
5 places
1.Cavan Burren Park
a 340-million-year-old prehistoric landscape with free entry
A 340-million-year-old limestone plateau scattered with megalithic tombs, glacial boulders and 360-degree views, crossed by over 10km of waymarked walking trails. Free to visit all year round, it is one of Ireland's finest prehistoric relict landscapes.
- Highlights
- Calf House Dolmen, Giant's Grave and Tullygobbin wedge tombs
- Glacial erratics, sinkholes and the Lost Valley
- 360-degree views over Cuilcagh Mountain country
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
2.Deerpark Forest
Easy lakeside trails past a castle boathouse
A 160-hectare Coillte woodland just outside Virginia where easy, well-maintained loops follow the park river and the shores of Lough Ramor, past ruined cottages, a castle boathouse and old stone and steel bridges.
- Highlights
- Castle boat house, Lady's Cottage and Toberpatrick well along the heritage trail
- Old stone and steel bridges over the park river
- Lough Ramor lakeshore views on the 4.2 km loop
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Wheelchair access
3.Dún a Rí Forest Park
where Cúchulainn camped during his defence of Ulster
A 565-acre forest park steeped in Irish legend, where castle ruins, wooden sculptures and a dramatic river gorge reward explorers of all ages — just 2 km from Kingscourt.
- Highlights
- Fleming's Castle ruins (1607)
- Cromwell's 12th-century Norman Bridge
- Seven hand-carved woodland animal sculptures
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
4.Killykeen Forest Park
Walk to a 13th-century castle for free
A 240-hectare forest park wrapped around the quiet shores of Lough Oughter — a pocket of County Cavan's lake country with wooded trails, cycle paths, fishing, and boating, all free to explore.
- Highlights
- Free entry and free parking
- Five waymarked walking trails for all abilities
- Views of 13th-century Clough Oughter Castle from the shore
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Dog-friendly · Restrooms · Wheelchair access
5.The Play Centre
a 5-level indoor playground with themed party rooms
One of Ireland's newest purpose-built indoor playgrounds, The Playcentre Kingscourt has play zones for every age from babies to 11-year-olds, themed party rooms and a café where parents can watch the action.
- Highlights
- 5-level indoor playground with spiral slide
- Dedicated baby, toddler and football zones
- Themed party rooms: princess, football, disco, pamper
- Facilities
- Good for kids · Restrooms · Wheelchair access