Top 10 Lakes around Drumanure

For breathtaking vistas, visit the View of Lough Erne from Cliffs of Magho, offering panoramic views over Lough Erne and towards the Atlantic Ocean. Another excellent spot is Rossmore Point Beacon, where you can enjoy serene views over Lough Erne from a dedicated bench.

Yes, several spots are great for families. Castle Archdale Marina offers hydrobikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and boats for hire. The Cliffs of Magho viewpoint has picnic benches, and Carrick Lough is a lovely place for a picnic and observing diverse flora and fauna.

At Castle Archdale Marina, you can rent hydrobikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and boats to explore Lough Erne. For fishing enthusiasts, Carrick Lough is popular for pike, perch, bream, and roach.

You can enjoy rolling gravel riding through dense woodland and open spaces on the Gravel Path by the Lake. For more options, explore the many hiking and cycling routes in the wider Drumanure area. You can find detailed routes for hiking or cycling around Drumanure.

While specific running trails directly adjacent to the listed lakes aren't detailed, the Drumanure region offers various running routes. You can find several options, including moderate trails like the 'View of Lough Nabrickboy – Lough Nabrickboy loop' or the 'Belmore Forest loop', by checking the running trails guide for Drumanure.

The region is characterized by large loughs like Lough Erne and smaller, tranquil loughs such as Carrick Lough. You'll find diverse natural landscapes, including dense woodland and open countryside, with opportunities to observe varied flora and fauna, especially around the smaller lakes.

Visitors particularly appreciate the sensational panoramic views from spots like the Cliffs of Magho and the serene atmosphere at Rossmore Point Beacon. The variety of activities available at places like Castle Archdale Marina also makes the area a popular destination for both active exploration and quiet enjoyment.

While the primary focus of the lakes themselves is natural beauty and recreation, the wider Drumanure area, particularly near Numurkah, offers cultural attractions such as the Numurkah Historical Society Museum and the Numurkah Rose Gardens. Along the Broken Creek, you can also find parks like Rotary Park featuring an old steam train.

Yes, Carrick Lough is known for its thriving population of pike, perch, bream, and roach, making it a popular spot for anglers. The nearby Broken Creek is also a popular destination for recreational fishing, with species like yellowbelly, Murray cod, and trout.

Kinnaird's Wetlands, located near Numurkah, is a significant natural and constructed wetland system. It's highly recommended for birdwatching and observing diverse flora and fauna, especially after rains. It features three constructed trails for walking and cycling, including the 3.5 km Red Gum Walk Loop Track, boardwalks, bird hides, and picnic areas, making it a family-friendly and pet-friendly location.

The Broken Creek, flowing through Numurkah, is particularly popular for recreational fishing, offering opportunities to catch various freshwater fish species like yellowbelly, Murray cod, and trout, thanks to recent stocking programs. It's also home to a small colony of grey-headed and little red flying foxes that can be observed roosting in the large river red gum trees along its banks.

Yes, Kinnaird's Wetlands offers easy walking trails, such as the 2 km Wetland Walk Loop Trail and the 1 km Young Red Gum Trail Link, which are suitable for all ages. The Gravel Path by the Lake also provides a pleasant, rolling gravel ride or walk through woodland.