Castle Caldwell Rossergole Point

Wind along stunning lakeside scenery and meander through a splendid woodland filled with ash, beech, oak and holly trees. Explorers will discover an industrial sized lime kiln, which was built to make limestone into quicklime, which was transported by barge to nearby Belleek and used by local potters. 

At the eastern edge of the peninsula you’ll find the old fort at Rossergole Point, a strategic defense site that was crucial for the protection and regulation of trade along the waterway. Nowadays, these ruins offer walkers and hikers a panoramic view over Lower Lough Erne. Continuing your journey to the southern edge of the peninsula, you’ll have the opportunity to spot diverse birdlife, including waterfowl and songbirds. This section is part of the Lower Lough Erne Nature Reserve, overseen by the Royal Society of Protection for Birds (RSPB). Stroll through ash groves and denser woodland areas on the forest trail before taking in the ruins of 17th-century Castle Caldwell. Here, you can view the remains of the ancient fort, defensive walls and jetties, alongside the remnants of a newer Gothic restoration of the castle’s walls, which was completed in 1792. 

Please note that this walk is through an active forest, and may occasionally be subject to temporary changes or closures, so make sure you pay attention to any safety signs.