Local Attractions
Enniskillen
Built partly on an island between the Upper and Lower Lough Erne, the town was once a stronghold of the Maguires. Their 15th century castle became a barracks in the 18th century, and its Watergate houses county and regimental museums.
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To the south is 18th century Florence Court (National Trust); a yew in the grounds is said to be the mother of all Irish yews.
- Distance from lodge: 5.2 miles (map & directions provided by Google maps)
- For more details on Florence Court (National Trust) visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Marble Arch Caves Global Geopark is host to one of Europe's finest show caves allowing visitors to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, winding passages and lofty chambers.
- Distance from lodge: 9.1 miles (map & directions provided by Google maps)
- For more details on Marble Arch European Global Geopark visit marblearchcavesgeopark.com
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To the east is Castle Coole (National Trust), a mansion of 1789-95.
- Distance from lodge: 5.8 miles (map & directions provided by Google maps)
- For more details on Castle Coole (National Trust) visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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The Portora Royal School was founded in 1608 by James Ist ; past pupils include the writers Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett, and Henry Frances Lyte, who wrote the hymn 'Abide with Me'.
- Distance from lodge: 4.9 miles (map & directions provided by Google maps)
- For more details on Portora Royal School visit www.portoraroyal.co.uk
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Cleenish Island (via bridge) site of monastic settlement and churchyard, also houses built for returned soldiers WW I.
- Distance from lodge: 2.5 miles (map & directions provided by Google maps)
- For more details on Cleenish Island visit www.earlychristianireland.org
