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Insider Tips at Enniskillen

Insider Tips

Lough Erne locals give us the lowdown on their very favourite things to see and do in the area.

“There are number of factors that make Lough Erne such a great place to visit. Its sheer size is one, but there’s also the fact that it’s so diverse, with large bodies of water like the Lower Lough, and winding rivers that make up the Upper Lough. In both cases navigation is really simple and access to the shore is easy, too, and all around are little bays and inlets packed with history and stories. Getting out on the water is always a great option here. At Finn Lough, we have pedal kayaks that allow you to explore a little further and even get round to Lusty Beg (about 45 minutes away) where you can enjoy a drink by the fire for your efforts. The coast is only 20 minutes away so when conditions are right it's amazing to get out for a surf. Food-wise, the ingredients available locally have always been great (Fivemiletown cheese, fresh fish from Killybegs, amazing meats), but we're now seeing a host of young ambitious chefs coming to Fermanagh who aren't afraid to use these ingredients in interesting new ways. We grow or forage a lot of our ingredients on the peninsula and the feedback shows that people not only appreciate the environmental benefits, but there's a taste benefit, too!”. Michael, Finn Lough Resort.

“Lough Erne is an absolutely beautiful spot that has been able to retain its calmness and beauty while offering visitors so much to enjoy. My favourite thing to do here is to get out on the water, so when people come to visit us we love it when they travel by boat, such as the Erne Water Taxi. At Boatyard we are so proud to be the only distillery we know of where you can approach by land or by boat! Food and drink is our passion, and obviously we would recommend visitors to the area come down to see us for a tour! Our favourite drinking spot to visit around the area is the Linnet Inn in Boho – a 200-year-old pub oozing charm and character, with an open fire and incredible Guinness. Blake’s of the Hollow is another great spot for a drink, some traditional music and, of course, to see the Game of Thrones door.” Katherine McGirr, The Boatyard Distillery.

“Lough Erne is such an incredible place to visit, partly because of the amazing amount of wildlife on both Upper and Lower Lough Erne thoughout the year. We have deer that can be seen swimming between islands, there are blue dragonflies that enjoy the lake on a summer’s day, as well as Canadian geese, butterflies and lots of fish. It’s difficult to narrow down what my favourite things about the area are… I love to stand up paddleboard around the islands on Upper Lough Erne, stopping at different ones such as Inishcorkish where Pat O’Doherty’s pigs live, and I also enjoy going open-water swimming in the lake. For a great day out, rent a kayak and take a picnic over to Trannish Island – you can even stay the night there at the bothy or campsite. It’s an amazing adventure.” Catherine Keaney, Share Discovery Village.

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Aghinver Boat Company

Aghinver
Lisnarick
Co. Fermanagh
BT94 1JY

2;#Erne System

2;#Boating

21;#Boat Hire

Belturbet Boat Company

The Marina
Naughan
Belturbet
Co Cavan

2;#Erne System;#6;#Shannon Erne Waterway

2;#Boating

21;#Boat Hire

Belturbet Rowing Boat Club

Kilconny
Belturbet
Co Cavan

2;#Erne System

7;#Rowing

3;#Clubs & Training Centres

Blue Green Yonder

Enniskillen Water Activity Zone
Regal Pass
Enniskillen
Co. Fermanagh

2;#Erne System

3;#Canoeing;#20;#Kayaking;#17;#Stand Up Paddleboard

1;#Activity Provider;#4;#Equipment Hire/Rental

Carrickcraft

Bellanaleck, Co Fermanagh
Carrick-on-Shannon,
Co Leitrim
Banagher, Co Offaly

7;#Shannon Navigation;#2;#Erne System

2;#Boating

21;#Boat Hire

Castle Archdale Boat Hire and Watersports

Castle Archdale Marina
Lisnarick
Irvinestown
BT94 1NB

2;#Erne System

1;#Angling;#2;#Boating;#3;#Canoeing;#5;#Cycling;#9;#Walking;#18;#Inflatable Water Park;#20;#Kayaking;#17;#Stand Up Paddleboard;#19;#Hydrobikes

1;#Activity Provider;#21;#Boat Hire;#4;#Equipment Hire/Rental;#17;#Tours & Trips

Corralea Activity Centre Ltd.

162 Lattone Road
Belcoo
BT93 5DZ

2;#Erne System

1;#Angling;#3;#Canoeing;#5;#Cycling;#9;#Walking

1;#Activity Provider;#16;#Places to Stay

Crom Estate

Crom Estate
Newtownbutler
Co Fermanagh
BT92 8AP

2;#Erne System

1;#Angling;#2;#Boating;#3;#Canoeing;#5;#Cycling;#7;#Rowing;#9;#Walking

1;#Activity Provider;#2;#Places to Visit;#4;#Equipment Hire/Rental;#17;#Tours & Trips

Enniskillen Royal Boat Club

Enniskillen Royal Grammar School, 
Enniskillen,
Co Fermanagh,
BT74 7HA

2;#Erne System

7;#Rowing

3;#Clubs & Training Centres

Erne Adventures

Stuarts Carpark
Sligo Road
Enniskillen
Co. Fermanagh

2;#Erne System

19;#Hydrobikes

1;#Activity Provider;#4;#Equipment Hire/Rental

Erne Boat Hire Ltd

Enniskillen Water Activity Zone
Regal Pass Jetty
Enniskillen
Co. Fermanagh

2;#Erne System

2;#Boating

21;#Boat Hire

Erne Water Taxi

Enniskillen
Co. Fermanagh

2;#Erne System

21;#Boat Trips

17;#Tours & Trips
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