1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. Ireland
  4. >
  5. Ulster
  6. >
  7. County Cavan

County Cavan - 30 Attractions You Must Visit

0c5ca424-101a-4471-926a-97ead63ef991

About County Cavan

County Cavan is a county in Ireland. It is in the province of Ulster and is part of the Border Region. Cavan is known as 'The Lakeland County' and is reputed to contain 365 lakes. The county contains forests such as Bellamont Forest near Cootehill, Killykeen Forest Park at Lough Oughter.

Types of Attractions in County Cavan


Popular Activities And Trips in County Cavan

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

List of Attractions in County Cavan

1415992f-456a-463d-81fd-1259fcbe94eb
Bawnboy Workhouse
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
This fine cut-stone group of buildings was erected in 1852. It served the poor of the parishes of Templeport , Corlough, Kildallan, Drumreilly, Newtowngore, Ballinamore, Swanlinbar and part of Glangevlin. A Board of Guardians governed each union; some nominated by the Grand jury and others by the voters of the rate-payers . The Guardians levied a rate on the union and used the proceeds to support the workhouse.
72796d83-f49a-47b2-a70d-5673f6d882a9
Beaghy Lough Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Beaghy Lough is a lake and is located in An Cabhán, Ulster, Ireland. It is situated in Drumhirk, west of Carfad LoughThe estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 108 metres. This could be one of the best fishing or outdoors adventure locations in the regions of Americas/Western Europe.
b841bb11-9755-4cc4-a5a6-d8c4a7a4b4a2
Belturbet Railway Museum
Man-made Structures - Other
Belturbet Railway Station which opened in 1885 was built and operated by the Great Northern Railway Company of Ireland. They had both Broad gauge 5ft 3” and Narrow Gauge 3ft trains running. At Belturbet the line connected with the Great Northern Railway broad-gauge branch to Ballyhaise on the Clones to Cavan line, and at Dromod connected to the Midland Great Western Railway mainline from Dublin to Sligo. The line was extended to Arigna in 1920.
6b0d894f-628c-4d31-86e5-a3ad7dfa0e9d
Brackley Lake
Lake/ River/ Ponds
A beautiful lake located in the heart of Cavan. It is a massive water – 400 acres – that is relatively under-fished yet cherished by those who have enjoyed its lively sport. It is an ideal choice for anglers.
421471f8-d5f9-4336-aeaf-edb32488c574
Cathedral of Saints Patrick & Felim, Cavan
Churches
Old Ruins
The historic and spectacular Cathedral of Saint Patrick and Saint Felim is the most dominant building in Cavan Town. It is the seat of the Bishop of Kilmore, and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kilmore. It was built in the years 1938 to 1942 and was one of the last huge Roman catholic cathedrals in neo classical style.
57da22ec-ebd1-47ba-b5eb-c6ef24a5bf15
Cavan Burren Park
Outdoors - Other
Cavan Burren Park is a unique place where geological and archaeological features are gently revealed in an open and natural setting.There are more than 80 archaeological monuments from the ‘Giant’s Grave and ‘Calf-House Dolmen’ to stone circles and rock art throughout the site. The park offers stunning views of Cuilcagh Mountain, west Cavan and the wider Geopark.
552efe08-6d37-4301-9fb0-8deb49f94fc1
Cavan County Museum
Museums
Cavan County Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of County Cavan. The museum is housed in the former Convent of St Clare in Ballyjamesduff. The museum was established to collect, conserve and display the material heritage and culture of County Cavan, over its 6000-year history, for the benefit of the people.
99d95f0c-22da-4848-8e8b-c3d08a0a1369
Cavan Way
1 Day Treks
A 26 km gentle linear walking route that progresses from the village of Dowra northwards by country paths and quiet roads to reach the magical Shannon Pot, where the great river rises. The terrain consists of mainly quiet roads, paths beside the infant Shannon and open moorland. There are options for overnight accommodation at both ends of the route, but public transport possibilities are only fair.
dcb2a380-780a-47ce-80fc-33012018fb09
Cloughoughter Castle
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Cloughoughter Castle is a ruined circular castle on a small island in Lough Oughter, 4 kilometres east of the town of Killeshandra in County Cavan, Ireland. It stands on a small island, scarce three hundred feet in diameter, just sufficient to contain the castle and a small margin of rock around it. The island stands in very deep water; the shores are a mile distant, wild, yet thickly wooded.
31852eed-054d-4ae9-9cc2-10463497fc13
Cuilcagh
1 Day Treks
Mountain Peaks
Cuilcagh is a mountain on the border between County Fermanagh and County Cavan. With a height of 665 metres it is the highest point in both counties. It is also the 170th highest peak on the island of Ireland, and Ireland's only cross-border county top. Water from the southern slope flows underground until it emerges some miles away in the Shannon Pot, the traditional source of the River Shannon. The area is sometimes referred to as the Cuilcagh Mountains
ba494f89-4359-4a87-88a7-1106851c57a6
Dromore River
Lake/ River/ Ponds
Dromore River is a stream in County Cavan and has an elevation of 78 metres. Dromore River is situated nearby to Tullyvin, close to Tullyvin House. A good picnic destination and also you can spend some goodtime here.
98a86810-4075-45e8-9937-490f068bc3bb
Drumlane Abbey and Round Tower
Iconic Buildings
Old Ruins
Drumlane's round tower is an impressive historic monument located in a monastic site in Milltown, County Cavan. Founded in 555 AD by Saint Columba, the tower stands near an abbey and church and remains an enduring tourist attraction in Cavan today. All that remains today are the remains of a round tower and gothic style church from the medieval period.
2cb8764a-58c6-4d02-bb14-326c1a48c299
Dún a Rí Forest Park
Parks
Forests
Dún na Rí Forest Park is a forest park is situated on the County Cavan-County Monaghan border, in Ireland. The park itself borders the Shercock and Carrickmacross roads more specifically at Magheracloone and Kingscourt. The park forms a part of the old Cabra Estate. The park is about 2 kmnorth of Kingscourt on the R179 road. It is a peaceful place with a lake, walled garden, open air sculptures and many attractions. There are several marked trails.
c1d37c4c-b0dd-4154-a975-639550582ef4
Finn MacCool's Fingers
Man-made Structures - Other
Old Ruins
Finn McCools Fingers are a set of five standing stones on Shantemon mountain in County Cavan. The name is derived from the story that giant Celtic warrior Fionn mac Cumhaill lost a hand in battle. The stones are arranged in a south-east/north-west orientation.
96d9e70e-76d7-4753-821f-1ca16105e830
Inishmuck
Islands
Inishmuck is an island in County Cavan. It is situated nearby to Ardonan. It was a greenish island and there are so many things to see and do here.
41553cf1-1c55-4dff-82ff-cf4fca12fa07
Killashandra loop walk
Outdoors - Other
1 Day Treks
Killeshandra Loop lies just outside the picturesque Cavan village and is an example of beautiful, unspoilt nature that is totally accessible by car, and a stone’s throw from great food, drink and accommodation options. It is 240 hectors of mixed woodland wrapped around the Lough Oughter lake system with a network of forest walks, picnic areas, swimming area, family cycle trail and multi access trails and paths.
074c492d-0411-46b2-b59d-10da9a082b7e
Killykeen Forest Park
Forests
Killykeen Forest Park is located in a very scenic area of Co Cavan. It lies on the shores of Lough Oughter which is part of the River Erne system. The forest consists of mainly mixed woodland including Norway and Sitka spruce, Ash, Oak and Beech. The area is popular with anglers because of its location along Lough Oughter which is connected to thousands of hectares of lakeland complexes. Canoeing, biking and windsurfing are also popular activities at the park.

Map


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
For more information about County Cavan, visit : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/County_Cavan
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play