Belleek – located at the northern
end of Upper Lough Erne, Belleek has been world renowned for over
140 years for its distinctive parian china. Pottery began here
with the discovery of feldspar deposits in 1857, while visitors
can observe craftsman weave intricate strands of porcelain basket-ware.
Castle Archdale Country Park –
situated on the shores of Lough Derg, the park is the site of
a ruined castle and its 18th century replacement. Now acting as
the ferry point for White Island, it was used by the RAF and Canadian
Air Force when carrying out U-boat hunts in the Atlantic Ocean
in 1941.
Cuilcagh Mountain Park – situated
just west of Enniskillen, this is an area of blanket bog, which
aims to restore damaged peat-land and its habitats, particularly
for the golden plover. Topped with grit-stone, the mountain offers
a seven-hour climb past some spectacular limestone scenery.
Devenish Island – accessible
by ferry at Trory Point, St. Molaise founded a monastery here
in the 6th century, which was later raided by Vikings. Many ecclesiastical
ruins are visible including a round tower, where monks sought
sanctuary when the enemy approached.
Enniskillen Castle
Enniskillen Castle – built in
the early 15th century and stronghold of the Maguire chieftains,
Enniskillen Castle was one of a ring of such fortresses built
to guard Lough Erne. The castle now houses the Fermanagh History
and Heritage Centre.
Enniskillen Town – sitting
on an island between the Upper and Lower Lough Erne, Enniskillen
is a thriving and scenic town and is an ideal base for exploring
the region, offering various cultural and scenic pursuits.
Fiddler’s Stone - a memorial
to a fiddler who drunkenly fell from a boat in 1770. Undeterred
an annual fiddle festival is held each year at Belleek, where
fiddlers and other musicians demonstrate their skill.
Marble Arch Caves
Marble Arch Caves – located to
the west of Enniskillen, these spectacular caves have been open
to the public since 1985. Visitors can explore a fascinating natural
underworld of rivers, waterfalls and chambers.
Upper Lough Erne – this important
bird sanctuary offers visitors the opportunity to take peaceful
cruises among the maze of some sixty largely uninhabited islands.
Among the interesting ruins to be found are those of old farm
dwellings and signs of ancient monastic settlements.
