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The Kingfisher Cycle Trail from Enniskillen

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The Kingfisher Cycle Trail from Enniskillen

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The Kingfisher Cycle Trail from Enniskillen

09:53

160km

1,350m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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19.1 km

Necarne Castle (Castle Irvine)

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Castle Irvine, Necarne Castle was built in the 17th century as part of the plantation of Ulster. In 1831, Irish novelist and playwright John B. Keane designed the beautiful two-storey facade which gives the castle its Victorian image.

The castle passed through the hands of various owners before being requisitioned by the United Stats army in 1941. It functioned as a military hospital during the Second World War before falling into ruin.

Over the last decades, the castle was used by Enniskillen Agricultural College. However, it now stands empty once again and is up for sale.

You can't visit the interior of the castle, but you can freely visit the lovely parklands and admire the building from afar.

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31.3 km

Old Castle Archdale

Highlight • Forest

Old Castle Archdale is situated on Castle Hill within a 520 hectare coniferous and mixed broadleaved forest. The castle was built in the 1600s and was the main castle on this former estate before its successor took it's place in the 1800s, Castle Archdale.

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48.2 km

Drumskinny Stone Circle, Cairn and Alignment

Highlight • Historical Site

Drumskinny Stone Circle is one of five in the area. It dates back to 2000BC and is thought to have been used for religious ceremonies, calendar functions or astronomical observations. There are 39 stones that make up the circle which are all placed around a small cairn.

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104 km

Lough Melvin

Highlight • Natural

The shimmering waters of Lough Melvin attract anglers from around the world for its beauty and diverse fish. The lake is home to three unique species of trout, as well as salmon, and an endemic species of char, the Melvin charr. If you want to try your hand at fishing, you should purchase a license and consider renting a boat.

The lake is 7.5 miles (12 km) long and 1.9 miles (3 km) wide and set amongst the beautiful green countryside along the border of County Leitrim and Country Fermanagh. If you are not into fishing, there's plenty of wonderful flora and fauna to enjoy too.

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138 km

Cladagh Glen Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

Clodagh Glen has a steep sided gorge that is lined by ancient ash trees that cling to the steep sides. The water sculpted river valley has a spectacular arch over the river which formed when the cave roof collapsed. The reserve is known for its limestone gorge, mystical caves and beautiful waterfalls.

In the springtime the valley floor is carpeted by bluebells, wood anemones and wild garlic and in the summer silver-washed fritillaries are found besides the path. With a keen eye you may also spot an elusive pint martin and red squirrels!

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160 km

Enniskillen Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in the 16th century, Enniskillen Castle has many stories to tell – from Irish rebellions against English rule to sieges and protection from the threat of French invasion.

In the 1950s, the castle was decommissioned as an army barracks and opened as a heritage centre. Today, you can visit the museum to learn about the region's history. The castle is open from 9.30am to 5pm (Monday to Friday) and from 11am - 5pm on weekends.

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160 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

143 km

7.86 km

5.70 km

1.74 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

81.1 km

72.5 km

4.42 km

1.14 km

515 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

19°C

12°C

31 %

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The Kingfisher Cycle Trail from Enniskillen

Necarne Castle (Castle Irvine)

Old Castle Archdale

Drumskinny Stone Circle, Cairn and Alignment

Lough Melvin

Cladagh Glen Waterfall

Enniskillen Castle

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