Parks in Co. Cavan
3 places
1.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
2.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
3.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