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Sliabh Beagh Area Attractions

(Transllated from Gaelic, Little Mountain)A gentle peacefull area, nature provides beautiful walks

Sliabh Beagh's highest point is 380m (1,225 ft) The counties of Fermanagh, Monaghan and Tyrone meet in the three counties Hollow close to the highest point on the moorland the broad rise known as Doocarn.

Due to it's geology and the peatland flora and fauna, part of the remote rolling moorland has been designated as a ASSI (area of special scienfific interest) in Counties Fermanagh and Tyrone. Eshbrack bog in a NHA (natural heritage area in Co. Monaghan.

Walking and Cycling

Cycling in Sliabh BeaghThe Walking routes in the area consist of a 46km long distance walk, waymarked from St. Patricks Chair and well in Co/ Tyrone, going over Bragan Mountain in Co. Monaghan, carrying on behind Knockatallon and into Co. fermanagh via Mullaghfad, Jenkin and Carnmore/Carn Rock, Tully Forest and aptly ending Donagh (Place of the Church).

There are also 36 loop walks throughout the Sliabh Beagh region, all of which are waymarked and vary in lemgth from 4km to 15km.

For more information on each walk, click the Cycling and Walking route list on the right of this page. Route cards and guide books available from Sliabh Beagh office and Tourist Information Centres.

Getting to Sliagh Beagh

By Bus

translink Bus and Rail InformationInformation is available from:
Ulsterbus: Telephone +44 (0)28 9066 6630 Website: www.translink.co.uk

 Bus Eireann Travel Information
Bus Eireann : Telephone + 353 (0)1 836 6111 Website: www.buseireann.ie

Accommodation:

It is advisable to seek accommodation in advance, as being a peaceful and remote location, places to stay are limited along some streches of the various routes. Up to date information can be found at these locations:

Fermanagh Lakeland Accommodation

findfermanaghlogoThis website is a wonderful rescourse for the area, with lots of tourist information and a great accomodation search engine.
Telephone: + 44 (0) 6632 3110
Website: www.fermanaghlakelands.com

Where to Stay Monaghan

discoverIrelanAnother Great website with lots of information. With a choice of 42 locations in the Area thier search engine is another great rescourse in your search for accommodation in the Sliabh Beagh an surrounding areas. Monaghan is a lively town with some wonderful architecture that can best be appreciated on foot.The landscape consists of gently rolling hills interspersed by small lakes and winding rivers, typical features of glaciation. Quaint towns and villages are scattered along the countryside with demure farmhouses nestling into the hillsides.

Telephone: + 353 (0)47 81122
Website: Discover Ireland

Dungannon, South Tyrone Accommodation

 

Cycle & Walking Routes

This project is a joint venture between Sliabh Beagh Development Association, Erne East Community Partnership, Creevy & District Community Development Association abd ADoPT (Association For The Development of Pettigo and Tullyhommon).

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