Clogh Oughter CastleThe round 13th century tower stands on its own on a small island in Lough Oughter. You see it from the shore or you go by boat.
Lake
Lough Oughter
Killeshandra, County Cavan
Small lakes and drumlin islands run into each other on this stretch of the Erne, fished and boated all summer.
Lough Oughter in Cavan is the perfect spot for outdoor adventures.
- Where
- Killeshandra, County Cavan
- Address
- Cloughoughter Castle, Inishconnell
- Official site
- thisiscavan.ie
- Map
- Directions · OpenStreetMap
- Before you go
- Opening times, prices and access change. Check with the place itself.
Nearby
The closest places on our lists, in any county.
Clogh Oughter CastleThe round 13th century tower stands on its own on a small island in Lough Oughter. You see it from the shore or you go by boat.
Killykeen Forest ParkForest across the wooded islands and inlets of Lough Oughter, with a nature trail and paths along the water.
Killeshandra Lake and Forest WalkSix kilometres of forest circuit, starting on Main Street in Killeshandra.
Drumlane Abbey and Round TowerThe round tower stump is about ten metres high and the ruined church stands beside it, on the lakeshore at Milltown south of Belturbet.
Cavan townCavan town has the cathedral on Farnham Street, the Johnston Central Library and a ruined Franciscan friary.
Castle Saunderson DemesneThe old Saunderson estate at Cloverhill, now a scout centre, with a short signed trail through the grounds.On nearby
Coming up within about 25km.
Monday 5th October
Thursday 15th October
Saturday 31st October
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