scenic drives leitrim

Take the Glenfarne road from Manorhamilton and turn right, signposted Caiseail. These caiseail are two Iron Age stone forts which date from about 500BC and they lie about 5km from the junction with the Glenfarne road. The road is narrow and crosses wild and beautiful scenery. Access to the forts is signposted and should be attempted by foot, leaving the car on the road. Boots are recommended as the ground underfoot is often soggy. Gates and fences need to be negotiated to reach the forts and ca...

Take the Glenfarne road from Manorhamilton. An old black and white mileage sign with the legends Manorhamilton 1 and Enniskillen 22 3/4 provides the signal to turn left for this scenic drive. A narrow road leads to Ballyboy and Doagh Mountain and the splendid views these mountains enjoy. The mature forestry through which the road passes, provides many lovely walks and scenic picnic spots. Return to Manorhamilton. Complete the Wild Rose Tour by taking the main Sligo road crossing the Owenmore a...

Starting in Drumshanbo and finishing in Manorhamilton, Sli Liatroma is a way marked trail of remarkable beauty. Narrow roads and good tracks ensure that the walk is not too difficult. Distinctive drumlins fill your horizons on the first part of this walk until Sliabh an Iarainn slowly assumes a dominant presence, right. A flavour of travel before the motor car can be appreciated as this old coach road plunges and climbs over the broad shoulder of Sliabh an Iarainn, which carries it. After the...

Donegal and Yeats Country This is a two day circular tour over 515km on main route. Day1 Carrick on Shannon-Carrigart 322km The popular centre of Carrick on Shannon well known for cruising and coarse fishing is the starting point for this tour. The first town on this route is Boyle-3km from Lough Key Forest Park, with its numerous facilities, from boating to nature trails. Your drive will continue to Collooney, entering the magical country of Yeats. Share his experiences as you drive thro...

The Shannon is a splendid river but it owes its splendour not only to its winding length but also to the many large and beautiful lakes which it drains and that feed it. This drive will dazzle the tourist with lake vistas; Lough Key, Lough Arrow, Lough Skean, Lough Meelagh, Lough Allen and others. All lie amid forests and greenery in all its shades. A tour in Leitirm is a recipe for relaxation and renewal. Appropriately the famous An Tostal Festival is held at Drumshanbo. Carolan, the bard sle...

O'Carolan Country Tour One day Tour 120km This tour starts from the attractive riverside and marina town of Carrick on Shannon. Drive towards Boyle and visit the Lough Key Forest Park with its numerous facilities from lakeside restaurant and caravan park to boating and nature trails. Discover the 13th century Boyle Abbey in Boyle town. Then on by Lough Key's Doon Shore, enjoy the magnificent view of this island studded lake, to Carrigeenroe and by the east shore of Lough Arrow to Riverstown a...