florence court and cuilcagh mountain

Boots and warm clothing advised if you are tackling Cuilcagh summit. Start at gated forest track heading east. After crossing 2 streams, at a major junction go up grassy path between young trees towards grey rocks ahead. Beyond stile join gravelly Ulster Way path along to big beech trees at the wood's end. DECISION TIME Route to Cuilcagh summit (2,188 ft, 665 m) is waymarked (yellow painted posts). Alternative initial approach for circularity. Be ready to turn back if the weather deteriorates. Return same way past ancient burial cairns of Myalla, soon rejoining shorter walk. Go L along leafy track. Look out for orchids, yellow flag iris, ferns. On down past tiny fields hedged with thorn and briar, reaching the gate on to Marble Arch Road. Recommended side visits: Marble Arch Caves and National Trust mansion of Florence Court. Distance 7 miles (11 km) 16 miles (26km) including Cuilcagh Minimum Time 3 hours (7 hours)