Aghameelan Viewpoint car park is the starting point for the waymarked Blackslee Trail. Part of the the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark, this 6km walk along forest roads makes its way through the oldest part of the forest and leads to a waterfall at its furthest point.

The highlight of the walk is undoubtedly the secluded Blackslee Waterfall where water cascades over a 20 metre cliff before continuing its journey down an undercut rocky gorge. Through the forest you will also discover some willow sculptures nestled between the trees.

Lough Navar Forest is undoubtedly one of the jewels in the Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark. Located approximately 5km outside the village of Derrygonnelly, this spectacular forest extends across 2,600 hectares of bog; heath; open water; native woodland; and coniferous forest. The forest boasts a network of walking trails of varying length and a 10km scenic drive leading to one of the best views in Ireland. It is hardly surprising that this forest is a mecca for walkers, fishermen and outdoor enthusiasts.

Carrick Lough Viewpoint is located at the entrance to Lough Navar Forest. A short walk from the car park takes you through open forest to a viewing area from which Carrick Lough can be seen. Also visible from here are the remains of an ancient Crannog, which can be described as a artificially made small island farmstead. The name “Crannog” derives from the Irish Crann (a tree), probably because the foundations of the island would have been a network of tree trunks. It dates back to the Late Bronze Age and Early Christian Times. It may also have been used for protection against enemy tribes or wild animals.

Aghameelan Viewpoint provides picturesque views over much of the Fermanagh countryside and beyond into County Cavan. A patchwork of bog, heath, limestone grasslands and open water are clearly visible. Knockmore Cliff, which is comprised of Carboniferous limestone, is a dominant feature of the landscape to the south. Evidence of Ireland’s glacial past is also clearly visible in the many drumlin hills dotted around the surrounding countryside.

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Lough Navar Forest & Blackslee Waterfall

Lough Navar Forest & Blackslee Waterfall

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