Straddling the Cavan / Fermanagh border, this area is a treasure trove of natural and historic features. There are over 80 archaeological monuments here, sink holes, glacial erratics and a 19th-century farmstead, all jostling for position within a fascinating landscape mixing bog with karst limestone.

The park offers four signed walking trails, ranging from 1.3 to 3km long. These can also be combined into a longer route of your choosing.

One of the best options is the 2.7km Giant’s Leap Trail. Here, gravel paths and bog bridge steps lead you to one of the most well-preserved megalithic wedge tombs in Ireland. Other features include an old limekiln, a lost valley, and a wide variety of biodiversity.

- Helen Fairbairn

Don’t Miss

The ancient tombs left here by the first human settlers to the area, around 6,500 years ago

The fascinating displays in the interpretive centre, explaining the geology and archaeology of the area

Practical Information

Cavan Burren is part of the wider UNESCO Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark, which offers numerous other sites worth visiting too

There are picnic table beside the visitor centre, and a kiosk selling food on summer weekends