Best lakes around Letter offer a diverse natural landscape, featuring large loughs and smaller, tranquil bodies of water. The region includes areas like the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark, characterized by dense woodlands and expansive views. Visitors can explore a variety of lake environments, from the vastness of Lough Erne to the peaceful settings of smaller loughs. This area provides opportunities to experience different natural habitats.
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Wonderful rolling gravel riding through the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark. You'll cut through dense woodland and traverse more open spaces with far reaching views on a clear day.
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Boa Island is the largest island on Lough Erne. The road cuts through its centre with views of Lusty Beg, Lusty More and Cruninish Islands.
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Meenameen Lough sits in the wonderful Lough Navar Forest. It is peaceful and quiet with plenty of tree cover, providing the perfect spot to take a break and take in this unspoilt landscape.
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Covering an area of 9 acres (3.7 ha), Carrick Lough is a small lake compared to some of its impressive neighbours such as Lough Erne. Set amongst green countryside, the lake, although small, is still a lovely place to visit. With a thriving population of pike, perch, bream, and roach, the lake is popular with anglers. It's also home to diverse flora and fauna. The lakeshore makes for a wonderful picnic on a bike trip!
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Breathtaking views of Lough Earne.
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Visitors frequently enjoy the View of Lough Erne from Cliffs of Magho, which offers panoramic views over Lough Erne and towards the Atlantic Ocean. Another popular spot is the Boa Island Road, providing scenic views of Lusty Beg, Lusty More, and Cruninish Islands on Lough Erne.
Yes, several spots are suitable for families. The View of Lough Erne from Cliffs of Magho is family-friendly, offering picnic benches and an information board. Carrick Lough is also noted as family-friendly, ideal for a picnic. Additionally, Meenameen Lough in Lough Navar Forest provides a peaceful, family-friendly setting.
The region boasts a diverse natural landscape, from large loughs to smaller, tranquil bodies of water. You can find dense woodlands and expansive views, particularly along the Gravel Path by the Lake in the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark. Areas like Meenameen Lough are nestled within forests, offering unspoiled landscapes and tree cover.
The area offers various outdoor activities. You can explore mountain biking trails like the 'Scarplands Cycle Trail' or 'Tully Castle to Cliffs of Magho viewpoint and Ballintempo Forest loop'. For running, options include the 'View of Lough Nabrickboy – Lough Nabrickboy loop'. Hiking is also popular, with trails such as 'Cliffs of Magho via Old Man's Head' and 'Meenameen Lough – Old Man's Head loop'. Find more details on these activities in the MTB Trails around Letter, Running Trails around Letter, and Hiking around Letter guides.
Yes, there are several hiking trails. You can enjoy an easy hike on the 'Cliffs of Magho loop' or a moderate one like the 'Meenameen Lough – Old Man's Head loop'. For more challenging routes, consider 'Cliffs of Magho via Old Man's Head'. These trails allow you to experience the lake scenery up close. More hiking options are available in the Hiking around Letter guide.
Visitors particularly appreciate the breathtaking and panoramic views, especially from spots like the Cliffs of Magho overlooking Lough Erne. The peaceful and quiet atmosphere, such as that found at Meenameen Lough, is also highly valued. The diverse natural habitats and opportunities for cycling through dense woodlands and open spaces are also highlights.
Absolutely. The region offers excellent cycling opportunities, including rolling gravel riding through the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark on the Gravel Path by the Lake. The Boa Island Road also provides a scenic cycle route with lake views. For more cycling routes, refer to the MTB Trails around Letter guide.
While not widely publicized, Meenameen Lough in Lough Navar Forest is a peaceful and quiet spot with plenty of tree cover, offering an unspoiled landscape that many find to be a hidden gem for relaxation and enjoying nature.
Carrick Lough, though smaller than Lough Erne, is known for its thriving population of pike, perch, bream, and roach, making it popular with anglers. It's also appreciated for its diverse flora and fauna, and its lakeshore is a lovely spot for a picnic.
The most spectacular panoramic views of Lough Erne can be found from the Cliffs of Magho. From here, you can see across the lough and even towards the Atlantic Ocean and the Blue Stack mountains. Picnic benches are available to enjoy the scenery.
Yes, the Gravel Path by the Lake, located within the Culeigh Lakelands Global Unesco Geopark, offers wonderful rolling gravel riding that cuts through dense woodland, interspersed with more open spaces providing far-reaching views.


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