Belleek to Lough Bradan
Link Section linking the Quality Section – Belcoo to Belleek to Quality Section – Lough Bradan to Gortin following rural roads and short sections of forest track through north Fermanagh and passing briefly through south Donegal.
There are poor transport links between these Quality Sections.
| County | Distance | OS Map | Terrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fermanagh | 31 miles (50 km) | Sheets 11,12 & 17 | Mainly on quiet rural roads with short sections of forest tracks |
| Start Town / Village | Finish Town / Village | Grid References | Points of Interest |
| Belleek | Lough Bradan (Ederney) | Starts at G939590 Ends at H213717 | Not applicable |
How to Walk the Route (Following a Clockwise Direction)
For those walkers determined to complete of full circuit of Northern Ireland then accurate maps of this Link section are available to download.
When walking on road sections please observe the Highway Code and it is advised to wear high visibility clothing.
From Belleek progress eastwards along the A47 for 4 kms, then turn left to follow the NCN Route 91 which meanders between lakes and forests in County Donegal before arriving at Pettigoe via the R233.
From Petttigoe continue along the R232, turn right onto the minor road leading NE signposted NCN Route 91. After 1 km, turn left onto a minor road which crosses the border. Keep the Termon River immediately to your right for approximately 8 kms.
After passing Lettercran Hill, turn right into a minor road leading through part of Kesh Forest. After 2.5 kms, turn left at the cross-roads. Continue straight on to pass Drumskinny Stone Circle and then turn left on the road over Rotten Mountain. After 1.5 km, turn right down a laneway to join the B72 road. Turn right and after 0.5 km left into Lough Bradan Forest.
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There unfortunately is no direct bus route between Belleek and the entrance to Lough Bradan Forest. The connections between Belleek, Pettigo, Kesh and Ederney involve prohibitively long interchange times.
The best option is to travel onwards between Belleek and Pettigoe on Ulsterbus Service 195 then take a taxi or walk the remaining 10.5 miles to the entrance of Lough Bradan Forest.
To check travel times click on Translink NI Journey Planner http://www.translink.co.uk/jp/jpclient.exe?NewQuery=NewQuery. Or to check the timetables listed by service number click here http://www.translink.co.uk/present/IndexOpSvc.asp#ULB.
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