Key Information
Counties:
Cavan and FermanaghYear of Inscription:
2001Link to Website:
www.cuilcaghlakelands.org
Cuilcagh Lakelands
Cuilcagh Lakelands UNESCO Global Geopark extends from the northern shores of Lower Lough Erne in County Fermanagh to the southern shores of Lough Oughter in County Cavan. The first Transnational Geopark in the world, Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark is a unified area with geological heritage of international significance.
What makes this UNESCO Designation special?
The first Transnational Geopark in the world, Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark is a unified area with geological heritage of international significance. From the karst limestone that gives us the magnificent Cuilcagh Mountain standing proud at 666m above ground as much as it gives us the extensive underground cave system at the Marble Arch Caves, to the ribbed Moraines of Lough Oughter welcoming you to discover endless, meandering lakelands, there are over 50 geological and cultural heritage sites to explore.
The Cuilcagh Lakelands is a place where geology moves from being simply an earth science, to become a captivating storyteller of a time long forgotten. The geopark is home to some of Ireland's most fascinating folklore and mythology; from the 'Giant's Grave' to the 'Big Dog Forest' or 'Hanging Rock' this landscape reads like a book of faerie tales.
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark is committed to the sustainable development of this unique landscape for the benefit of local communities and economies with a focus on education, conservation & recreation, tourism and community rooted in the principles of the Geopark charter.
