Cullgagh and Iron Mountains are predominantly in the republic Ireland and to a lesser extent in Northern Ireland
Regions
- This article describes the landscapes between the Upper Lough Erne and the Lough Allen. Part of the landscape in the area of Northern Ireland is as Marble Arch European Geopark expelled.
- The following counties are reached:
- County Leitrim
- County Cavan (West tip)
- County Fermanagh (Southwest corner)
places
The localities are in the area
- Derrylin County Fermanagh
- Swalinbar and Glangevlin County Cavan
- Derryballagh County Leitrim
Other goals
Nearby are the cities (distances from Swallinbar):
- Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, 10 km
- Sligo, 60 km
- Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, 50 km
- Ballyconnell, County Cavan, 15 km
There are also inland lakes nearby and in the area itself, some of which are suitable for swimming.
background
This area has the highest mountains in the affected counties. It is characterized by significant forest cover (by Irish standards).
language
- English in "Irish coloring"
- Irish is less common
getting there
Ferry ports
The next ferry ports are at Belfast and Dublin.
Pleasure boats
The Shannon-Erne Waterway is passable for sport boats. Driveability and mooring options must be checked!
Airports
The nearest airports are Sligo, Derry, Belfast.
By train
The next train connection is at Carrick-on-Shannon, the line Sligo-Dublin.
mobility
There is no portal for cross-border bus transport; therefore it makes sense to look for the connections to the border towns: Translink For Northern Ireland, BusEireann for the republic Ireland.
Tourist Attractions
- Marble Arch Caves, in the County Fermanagh.
- Shannon Pot, in the County Cavan.
- Panoramic road between Blacklion and Drumcanon
activities
- fishing
- Hiking, including the Ulster Way
- Cycling
