Ulster Way

Florencecourt to Belcoo (including the Cuilcagh Way)

For Ulster Way walkers, Fermanagh's Florencecourt to Belcoo section offers two route options, featuring some particularly varied and interesting walking. The Cuilcagh Way an adventurous mountain loop, suitable for experienced walkers, tackles the 665m-high summit of Cuilcagh Mountain, while lower down an easier alternative explores the historic Florence Court estate, the internationally famous Marble Arch Caves and the verdant gorge of the Cladagh River. Both options start from Florence Court and come together again close to the Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre so it is possible to combine the two into a single loop.

CountyDistanceOS MapTerrain
Fermanagh10 miles (16 km)Sheet 26Forest trail and quiet rural roads. Open moorland to summit of Cuilcagh Mountain
Start Town / VillageFinish Town / VillageGrid ReferencesPoints of Interest
FlorencecourtBelcooStarts at H180348
Ends at H084386
Florencecourt, Florencecourt House, Florencecourt Forest Park, Marble Arch Caves, Cuilcagh Mountain, Cladagh Glen, Blacklion, Belcoo
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Accommodation and Useful Facilities

Refreshments are available in the National Trust – Florencecourt House Tea Room and Marble Arch Caves Visitor Centre from Easter to Autumn and also year round in villages of Belcoo and Blacklion. There is one Bed and Breakfast near the start of the section in the Florencecourt with a campsite, a few Bed and Breakfasts and Gueshouse at the finish of the section in Belcoo. Walkers may wish to stay in the wide range of accommodation in the county town of Enniskillen the night before starting at Florencecourt. N.B. Blacklion is situated in the Republic of Ireland and therefore the currency of choice is Euros – although Sterling is widely accepted.

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Town, Villages, and Points of Interest

TypeNameAbout
Point of InterestCladdagh GlenThe Cladagh River is a small river in County ...
Parking

The Cladagh River is a small river in County Fermanagh which rises from Marble Arch Caves, below Cuilcagh Mountain, before flowing through Cladagh Glen Nature Reserve and eventually draining into the Arney River. The river is sourced by three tributaries, the Sruh Croppa, the Aghinrawn and the Owenbrean, all of which sink into limestone on the Marlbank (a plateau on northern Cuilcagh Mountain) and join underground in the extensive Marble Arch cave system

Grid ReferenceH129357
Point of InterestCuilcagh MountainMarble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountian Park were ...
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Marble Arch Caves and Cuilcagh Mountian Park were jointly awarded the title of UNESCO European Geopark in October 2001, followed by UNESCO Global Geopark staus in 2004. The area's rich diversity in terms of geology, folklore, human history, agriculture and ecology fits very well with the Geopark ethos of geoheritage, geoconservation and geoeducation.

Once on top you will discover magnificent 360 degree sweeping views that, on clear days, an reach to counties Tyrone, Donegal, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo and Roscommon. If the weather is particularly favourable you might even ctach a glimpse of the Nephin Beg mountain range in County Mayo.

Grid ReferenceH124280
Point of InterestFlorence Court HouseFlorence Court House is a fascinating example of ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingToilets

Florence Court House is a fascinating example of mid-18th century Irish Palladian architecture. The present house, the former home of the Earls of Enniskillen, was started by John Cole, grandson of Sir William Cole, founder of the town of Enniskillen and completed around 1775, It was name after Florence his wife. The exceptional embellished rococo plasterwork, seen at its best at the top of the stairs and in the dining room, is particularly majestic. Florence Court House also has a lovely tea room.

Grid ReferenceH180344
WebsitesThe National Trust - Florence Court House
Town / VillageBelcooBelcoo is a border village in County Fermanagh on the ...
Bus stationCafé /RestaurantFresh WaterOfficial campsiteParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToilets

Belcoo is a border village in County Fermanagh on the shores of Lough McNean. Nearby activities include water sports, cycling, equestrian and boat hire.

Belcoo is an excellent place to stop for the night with a campsite and range of accommodation along with shops, restaurant and bar.

Grid ReferenceH085386
Town / VillageBlacklionBlacklion is a border village in west County Cavan ...
Bus stationCafé /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingPublic houseShopTelephoneToilets

Blacklion is a border village in west County Cavan meaning it is on one of the few sections of the Ulster Way which is in the Republic of Ireland.

Blacklion is literally a river width from it's neighbouring village Belcoo in Co.Fermanagh in Northern Ireland.

Grid ReferenceH082381
Websiteswww.cavantourism.com/html/towns_villages/blacklion.asp
Visitor AttractionFlorencecourt Forest ParkThe park covers an area of approximately 1214 ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingToilets

The park covers an area of approximately 1214 hectares and consists of open mountain and blanket bog, a rich habitat supporting a variety of wildlife, birds and plants, bordered by large areas of forest and natural woodland. It has four trails of varying lengths to guide walkers through the most beautiful parts of the park.

Grid ReferenceH162319
WebsitesForest Service - Florencecourt Forest Park
Visitor AttractionMarble Arch CavesMarble Arch Caves are one of Europe's finest show ...
Café /RestaurantFresh WaterParkingToilets

Marble Arch Caves are one of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.

Grid ReferenceH121346
WebsitesMarble Arch Caves Global Geopark

Accommodation and Facilities

PlaceTypeNameRating
BelcooB&BBella VistaN/A
AddressCottage Drive, Belcoo
BT93 5EZ
Phone(028) 6638 6469
Emailbellavistabelcoo@aol.com
BelcooB&BRockview HouseN/A
AddressAughavass, Belcoo
BT93 5DS
Phone(028) 6638 6534
Emailrockviewbandb@gmail.com
BelcooB&BWoodfordN/A
Address275 Lattone Road Belcoo, Belcoo
BT93 5ER
Phone(028) 6638 6576
Emailclive.booth20@tesco.net
BelcooCampsiteRushin Caravan ParkFive Star

Open 13th March to 31st October

AddressHolywell, Belcoo
BT93 5DU
Phone(028) 6638 6519
Emailinfo@rushinhousecaravanpark.com
Websiteswww.rushinhousecaravanpark.com
BelcooGuesthouseCustoms House InnFour Star
Address25-27 Main St, Belcoo
BT93 5FB
Phone(028) 66386285
Emailinfo@customshouseinn.com
Websiteswww.customshouseinn.com
EnniskillenB&BAshwood HouseN/A
AddressSligo Road, Enniskillen
BT74 5QR
Phone(028) 6632 3019
EnniskillenB&BAvalon House PatisserieN/A
Address85 Arney Road, Skea, Enniskillen
BT92 2DL
Phone(028) 6634 9604
Emailavalon-house-patisserie@live.com
EnniskillenB&BBelmore Court and MotelN/A
AddressTempo Road, Enniskillen
BT74 6HX
Phone(028) 6632 6633
Emailbook@motel.co.uk
Websiteswww.motel.co.uk
EnniskillenB&BDromard HouseN/A
AddressTamlaght, Enniskillen
BT74 4HS
Phone(028) 6687250
Emaildromardhouse@yahoo.co.uk
Websiteswww.dromardhouse.com
EnniskillenB&BDrumcoo House B&BN/A
Address32 Cherryville, Enniskillen
BT74 4FY
Phone(028) 66326672
Emailinfo@fermanagh-accommodation.com
Websiteswww.drumcoohouse.co.uk
EnniskillenB&BGreenwood LodgeN/A
Address17 Killyvilly Court, Killyvilly, Enniskillen
BT74 4DP
Phone(028) 66325636
Emailinfo@greenwoodlodge.co.uk
Websiteswww.greenwoodlodge.co.uk
EnniskillenB&BMaghera HouseN/A
AddressMagheranageeragh, Enniskillen
BT74 8FB
Phone(028) 6634 1662
EnniskillenB&BTirconaill LodgeN/A
AddressSligo Road, Enniskillen
BT74 7JY
Phone(028) 6632 6368
Emailenquiries@tirconailllodge.com
Websiteswww.tirconnailllodge.com
EnniskillenB&BTower ViewN/A
Address39 The Limes, Drumlyon, Enniskillen
BT74 5NQ
Phone(028) 6632 3959
Emailanngraham2@hotmail.com
EnniskillenB&BView PointN/A
Address5 Mullinaskea Road, Garvavy, Enniskillen
BT74 7JL
Phone(028) 6632 7321
Emailviewpointguesthouse@btinternet.com
Websiteswww.viewpoint-bed-breakfast.co.uk
EnniskillenB&BWillowbank HouseN/A
Address60 Bellevue Road, Enniskillen
BT74 4JH
Phone(028) 6632 8582
Emailjoan@willowbankhouse.com
Websiteswww.willowbankhouse.com
EnniskillenGuesthouseGlendarragh Valley InnThree Star
Address9 Castlederg Road, Enniskillen
BT93 0AL
Phone(028) 6863 2777
Emailcloneehouse@googlemail.com
Websiteswww.glendarraghvalleyinn.com
EnniskillenGuesthouseMountview Guest HouseTwo Star
Address61 Irvinestown Road, Enniskillen
BT74 6DN
Phone(028) 6632 3147
Emailwendy@mountviewguests.com
Websiteswww.mountviewguests.com
EnniskillenGuesthouseRossole GuesthouseOne Star
Address85 Sligo Road, Enniskillen
BT74 7JZ
Phone(028) 6632 3462
Emailnora.sheridan@btinternet.com
EnniskillenHostelThe Bridges Youth HostelN/A
AddressBelmore Street, Enniskillen
BT74 6AA
Phone(028) 6634 0110
Emailenniskillen@hini.org.uk
Websiteswww.hini.org.uk
EnniskillenHotelFort Lodge HotelTwo Star
Address72 Forthill Street, Enniskillen
BT74 6AJ
Phone(028) 66323275
Emailthefortlodgehotel@aol.co.uk
Websiteswww.advernet.ie/fortlodge/default.htm
EnniskillenHotelKillyhevlin HotelFour Star
AddressDublin Road, Enniskillen
BT74 6RW
Phone028 66323481
Emailinfo@killyhevlin.com
Websiteswww.killyhevlin.com
EnniskillenHotelRailway HotelUnclassified
Address34 Forthill Street, Enniskillen
BT74 6AJ
Phone(028) 6632 2084
Emailenquiries@railwayhotelenniskillen.com
Websiteswww.railwayhotelenniskillen.com
EnniskillenHotelWestville HotelUnclassified
Address14 to 20 Tempo Road, Enniskillen
BT74 6HR
Phone(028) 6632 0333
Websiteswww.ashberryhotel.com
FlorencecourtB&BArch HouseN/A
Address59 Marble Arch Road, Florencecourt, Enniskillen
BT92 1DE
Phone(028) 6634 8452
Emailtullyguest60@hotmail.com
Websiteswww.archhouse.com