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Overview

Cavan Burren Forest Park is a fascinating geological and archaeological forest landscape in north-west Cavan with new trails and interpretative centre to bring it to life for you!

With huge sinkholes where streams disappear, a sunken valley and the ‘Giant’s Leap’ among some of the amazing features found here (similar to those found in the Burren, Co. Clare). There are more than 80 archaeological monuments from the ‘Giant’s Grave and ‘Calf-House Dolmen’ to stone circles and rock art throughout the site.

All of this along with breathtaking views of Cuilcagh Mountain and the surrounding landscapes of Lough MacNean, Cavan and Fermanagh and the wider Global Geopark.

Location

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Things to do

Four different walking trails including a multi-access trail suitable for all Spectacular views over north Cavan, Lough MacNean and into Fermanagh Guides available for guided tours

DON’T MISS OUR HIDDEN GEM


5000 years of history at Cavan Burren with incredible archaeology - Giants Grave, Calf House Dolmen, The Giants Leap and rock art. Set in a karst limestone landscape with massive sinkholes swallowing up streams and a lost valley!

VISITORS FACILITIES ON SITE

  • Archaeological
  • Car-park
  • Forest Park
  • Geological
  • Picnic site
  • Toilets
  • Walking trails

Coach and car parking – open during daylight hours

Interpretive centre with visitor information and toilets

TRAIL MAP

Download Trail map

NEARBY PIT STOPS

Blacklion Village

MacNean House & Restaurant

Customs House Country Inn, Belcoo

TOURISM LINKS

Cavan Tourism

Discover Ireland



Events and updates

In heavy snow/ice conditions, we may have to close some car-parks and recreation sites, at short notice.

In a 'Red' Wind warning, you should not enter any forest area.

We will keep you updated on closures on our Events and Updates page.

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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Diversions

Beginning Tuesday 3/8/21 a section of the Ballyhoura MTB trail will be closed between Poles 23a and Pole 24 as trail maintenance work is being carried out. The trail will be closed for approximately three weeks.

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Harvesting Works Along The Beara Way

We will be commencing harvesting works from Friday, July 16th for 8 weeks in Knockoura.

Please see map attached with the section of the Beara Way impacted.

There will trail diversions in place..