Cavan Burren Park, part i

 

Met Éireann forecaster Joanna Donnelly, starts her walk in the peaceful border village of Blacklion. Blacklion is a two and half hour drive from Dublin and the Cavan Burren Park is a hidden gem close to the borders of Cavan and Fermanagh.

Presenter
Joanna Donnelly

About
Cavan Burren Park is one of Ireland’s hidden gems close to the borders of Fermanagh and Cavan. RTÉ weather presenter Joanna Donnelly walks this historical trail from the tranquil border village of Blacklion through beautiful woodland to the Radharc Corr na Gaoithe, ‘the round hill of the wind’, which has breathtaking views across seven counties. 

Cavan Burren Park was formed 340 million years and illustrates the history of human settlement from the tombs of early Neolithic settlers to the farm cottages of nineteenth century farmers.

Grade
Easy

Estimated time
This is a loop approx 1.5 - 2 hours

Terrain underfoot
Trail, Bog trail, forest

Suitable for
everyone depending on length and activity chosen. Dogs under effective control allowed, please always clean up after your dog.

Start point
Cavan Burren Park in North Cavan - Cavan Burren Park is just off the N16 Sligo – Enniskillen route. The park is located close to the village of Blacklion on the Cavan/Fermanagh border.