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Fermanagh & Tyrone
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Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel, Co. Fermanagh Hydro Bikes, Co. Fermanagh Island Town Boat Tour, Co. Fermanagh
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark
Cuilcagh Mountain, located within Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, is the highest point in Fermanagh with a panoramic view of the lakes, Lough Erne and far into the distance. It’s the ascent to that summit where things get really exciting. Nicknamed the ‘Stairway to Heaven’, the timbered Cuilcagh Boardwalk trail is a wonder of foresight and compassion for nature, as well as a fair challenge for walkers and strollers, young and old.
Marble Arch Caves
Jaw-dropping natural beauty doesn’t come close. Discover the Marble Arch Caves, you see first-hand the magic of its underground river bouncing light along this subterranean wonder. You’ll be guided along a carefully constructed path into awe-inspiring passages and underworld waterfalls. If you’d like to dive a little deeper, the next-level 360 VR experience is nothing short of amazing.
Corralea Activity Centre
Explore the untapped wilderness of West Fermanagh on a guided tour with Corralea Activity Centre. Riding on their top-of-the-range electric mountain bikes, cruise across old bog roads and forest tracks, discover megalithic tombs hidden in the forest and enjoy the sweeping views over Lough MacNean and its islands. Your guide will reveal the secrets of the bog, historical family feuds, and bring you back 6,000 years to ancient neolithic life. Before your tour is over, enjoy some hearty local speciality “boxty” with a warm cup of tea and soak in the breathtaking views of Lough MacNean, Cuilcagh and the hills of West Fermanagh.
Erne Adventures – Hydrobiking
Take cycling off the road and onto the water with Erne Adventures. Explore the beautiful island town of Enniskillen on a hyrdrobike, a seriously fun and unique way to explore Fermanagh’s waterways. Why not bring your dog along for the ride too?
Enniskillen Castle, Co. Fermanagh Ulster American Folk Park, Co. Tyrone Marble Arch Caves, Co. Fermanagh
Davagh Country Park
Take a stroll through a true hidden gem in Davagh Forest near Cookstown. An untouched rural landscape of rolling hills and sweeping forests, the forest includes an awe-inspiring network of walking and mountain biking trails that cater for all abilities.
Enniskillen Castle
Perched dominantly on the banks of Lough Erne, Enniskillen Castle in Fermanagh, harks back to the might of the ruling Maguires. They were the first occupants of this imposing structure almost 600 years ago and their story is an important part of history. You can find out more about that story in the castle’s Inniskillings Museum.
Watermill Lodge
If you’re looking to unwind in style, the rustic, stone-built, thatched Watermill Lodge is the ideal spot. Tucked away on the northern shores of Upper Lough Erne and only minutes from Lisnaskea, not only do you have the benefit of the award-winning Watermill Restaurant on your doorstep, but there are seven spacious en-suite rooms to choose from.
Tickety Moo
If you’re craving some mouthwatering ice cream, you’ve got to try Tickety Moo dairy farm in Killadeas, Enniskillen, where for a small fee you can watch the Jersey cows being ‘milked’ by robots at 4.30pm each day. Where else would you get it?
Share Holiday Village
Adventure calling? Share Discovery Village, located just outside Lisnaskea is just the spot. Sitting on a 60-acres site on the shores of tranquil Upper Lough Erne, the village offers a wide variety of amazing indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
Ulster American Folk Park
Feel yourself step back in time to the Old World and uncover tales of the brave emigrants who set sail across the Atlantic towards the New World. At the Ulster American Folk Park near Omagh, you can feed your curiosity exploring thatched cottages, meeting traditional costumed characters and stepping aboard a full-scale emigrant ship for an immersive first-hand experience.
The Silverbirch Hotel
Whether it’s just the two of you or a full family getaway, The Silverbirch Hotel - an award-winning family hotel - is the perfect base for discovering Tyrone’s famed Sperrin Mountains and Gortin Lakes. Great food from delicious local produce is always on the menu as is a relaxing spa treatment. And if you’re up for a night out, bustling Omagh town is right on your doorstep.
Killyhevlin Hotel
If it’s Fermanagh, it’s got to be lakeside. And lakesides don’t get much prettier than the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges. Immerse yourself in the stunning local scenery or retreat from it all with a pampering spa treatment. Or indulge in some me (or us) time in the sauna, steam room or outdoor hot tub.
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You may already be daydreaming about all the things you'll do while wrapped in these beautiful surroundings this summer! There is plenty to do and see when you're here on a sunny escape.