Fermanagh day trips — ten one-day plans

The Classic Fermanagh Weekend
One day: Enniskillen, the lough and a heritage stop
Enniskillen, Lough Erne and a heritage stop in one manageable day.
Base
Enniskillen
Main stops
Morning skippered boat trip on Lough Erne from the Round O, landing at Devenish Island if the sailing allows.
Lunch in Enniskillen town centre, a few minutes from the quay.
Afternoon at Enniskillen Castle Museums, or Castle Coole parkland about 5 minutes' drive from town.
Check first
Book the boat trip in advance and confirm the sailing; island landings depend on conditions.
- Enniskillen
- Car useful
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Romantic Lakeside Escape
One day: the lakeshore and Magho Viewpoint
A boat trip, a lakeshore lunch and Magho Viewpoint in a single day.
Base
Lower Lough Erne lakeshore
Main stops
Late-morning skippered boat trip on Lower Lough Erne.
Lunch at a lakeshore hotel, without moving far.
Afternoon drive through Lough Navar Forest to Magho Viewpoint, about 40 minutes from Enniskillen.
Early evening meal in Enniskillen before you leave.
Check first
Book the boat trip ahead; sailings and the forest drive both depend on current conditions.
- Lower Lough Erne
- Car needed
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Family Adventure Weekend
One day: Enniskillen and Castle Archdale
Enniskillen Castle Museums and Castle Archdale in one day.
Base
Enniskillen or Castle Archdale and Lisnarick
Main stops
Morning at Enniskillen Castle Museums in the town centre.
Lunch in Enniskillen before heading north.
Afternoon at Castle Archdale Country Park, about 20 minutes' drive: forest trails, bike hire and the marina.
If the weather and timings suit, a short boat trip or day-boat hire from the marina, with seasonal access to White Island when the ferry is operating.
Check first
Confirm opening times, bike hire and any sailing directly on the day; the ferry to White Island is seasonal and depends on the operator.
- Lower Lough Erne
- Car useful
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Luxury, Spa and Food
One day: spa, water and a good table
Spa time, a boat trip and a booked table, with almost no driving.
Base
Lower Lough Erne resort hotels
Main stops
Morning spa session at a Lower Lough Erne resort.
Private or small-group boat trip on Lower Lough Erne after lunch.
Dinner at the resort restaurant or a booked table in Enniskillen.
Check first
Spa treatments, boat charters and restaurant tables all need booking in advance.
- Lower Lough Erne
- Car needed
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Boats and Islands
One day: out on Lough Erne
A morning sailing, an island landing and lunch by the water.
Base
Enniskillen
Main stops
Morning skippered trip from the Round O with Erne Water Taxi.
Landing at Devenish Island for the round tower and monastic ruins, where the sailing allows.
Lunch in Enniskillen, then a walk by the water at the Round O.
Check first
Operators decide whether sailings run; confirm the trip and any island landing directly.
- Enniskillen
- Car useful
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Walking, Cuilcagh and the Caves
One day: the Cuilcagh walk
The Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail as a single full day's walk.
Base
Around Florencecourt, Marlbank or Belcoo
Main stops
Early start at the Cuilcagh trailhead, about 30 minutes from Enniskillen.
Cuilcagh Boardwalk Trail: allow roughly three to five hours for the return walk, depending on pace and conditions.
Carry food and water; there is nothing on the trail.
Late lunch or an early meal in Belcoo or Enniskillen afterwards.
Check first
The route is exposed. Check trail conditions and parking arrangements before setting out, and leave a cave tour for another day.
- West and south Fermanagh
- Car needed
See the one-day plan for Walking, Cuilcagh and the Caves
Car-Free Enniskillen
One day: Enniskillen on foot
Enniskillen on foot, with a boat trip instead of a drive.
Base
Enniskillen town centre
Main stops
Morning at Enniskillen Castle Museums in the town centre.
Lunch on the main street.
Afternoon boat trip from the Round O, about 10 minutes' walk from the centre.
If you would rather stay on land, walk, take a local bus or use a taxi to Castle Coole instead.
Check first
Book the boat trip ahead; sailings depend on the operator and conditions.
- Enniskillen
- No car needed
See the one-day plan for Car-Free Enniskillen
The Rainy Weekend
One day: indoor visits and short journeys
Indoor visits and short journeys for one wet day.
Base
Enniskillen
Main stops
Morning at Enniskillen Castle Museums, mostly indoors.
Lunch in town, then browse the Buttermarket studios, allowing for the uncovered courtyard between them.
Afternoon at Belleek Pottery or Marble Arch Caves, whichever is confirmed as running that day.
Check first
Cave tours depend on operating and water conditions, and pottery tours must be checked directly.
- Enniskillen
- Car useful
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Golf on the Lakelands
One day: a round and the lough
One round on the lakelands and an afternoon by the water.
Base
Lower Lough Erne lakeshore or Enniskillen
Main stops
Morning tee time at Lough Erne Resort or Enniskillen Golf Club.
Lunch in the clubhouse.
Afternoon by the water at the Round O or on a short boat trip from Enniskillen.
Check first
Book tee times and any buggy directly with the club before travelling.
- Lower Lough Erne
- Car needed
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Fishing and the Erne
One day: a full session on the Erne
A full day's fishing on Upper Lough Erne.
Base
Upper Lough Erne, around Lisnaskea and Crom
Main stops
Sort your rod licence and permit before you fish.
Morning session from the bank or a hired day boat on Upper Lough Erne.
Lunch in Lisnaskea, then an afternoon session near Crom on the sheltered water.
Check first
Licences and permits are required, boat hire needs booking, and conditions on the lough change quickly.
- Upper Lough Erne and Crom
- Car needed
See the one-day plan for Fishing and the Erne

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