Fermanagh itineraries — ten plans you can follow

History and heritage
The Classic Fermanagh Weekend
Enniskillen, Lough Erne, Castle Coole and Florence Court in two nights.
Suggested base
Enniskillen (Enniskillen)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
If boat services are not running, allow more time for Enniskillen Castle Museums and check the current Belleek Pottery tour schedule.
- Car useful
- Family-friendly
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Relax and recharge
Romantic Lakeside Escape
Time by the lough, long dinners and very little driving.
Suggested base
Lower Lough Erne lakeshore (Lower Lough Erne)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Keep the day indoors: a spa afternoon or Belleek Pottery tour, then Enniskillen Castle Museums instead of the viewpoint drive.
- Car needed
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Family adventure
Family Adventure Weekend
Caves, forest, boats and short drives between them.
Suggested base
Castle Archdale / Lisnarick or Enniskillen (Lower Lough Erne)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Cave tours depend on operating conditions. Check with Marble Arch Caves, and keep Enniskillen Castle Museums or Belleek Pottery as alternatives.
- Car useful
- Family-friendly
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Spa and food
Luxury, Spa and Food
A lakeside base, water views and an unhurried schedule.
Suggested base
Lower Lough Erne resort hotels (Lower Lough Erne)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Move the boat trip to the following morning and spend the wet afternoon in the spa, then Belleek Pottery or Castle Coole.
- Car needed
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Boats and islands
Boats and Islands
As much time on the Erne as the daylight allows.
Suggested base
Enniskillen or Castle Archdale and Lisnarick (Enniskillen)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Boat operators decide whether services can run. If sailings are off, use Enniskillen Castle Museums and check tours at Belleek Pottery or Castle Coole.
- Car useful
- Family-friendly
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Walking and caves
Walking, Cuilcagh and the Caves
The boardwalk, the show caves and the western viewpoints.
Suggested base
Around Florencecourt, Marlbank or Belcoo (West and south Fermanagh)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
The Cuilcagh walk is exposed, so check trail conditions. Cave tours and Florence Court house visits also have operating schedules; confirm both before setting out.
- Car needed
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Car-free
Car-Free Enniskillen
Town-centre heritage and the lough without bringing a car.
Suggested base
Enniskillen town centre (Enniskillen)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Spend longer at Enniskillen Castle Museums and over lunch; the Buttermarket courtyard offers only partial shelter between studios.
- No car needed
- Family-friendly
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Wet weather
The Rainy Weekend
A flexible plan with more indoor options and shorter journeys.
Suggested base
Enniskillen (Enniskillen)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Keep the order flexible and check each attraction before leaving. If conditions improve, add Magho Viewpoint or ask operators about a short boat trip.
- Car useful
- Family-friendly
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Golf
Golf on the Lakelands
Two rounds, a lakeside base and somewhere good to eat.
Suggested base
Lower Lough Erne lakeshore (Lower Lough Erne)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
If a round is washed out, use Enniskillen Castle Museums, a Belleek Pottery tour or a spa afternoon and move the tee time.
- Car needed
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Fishing
Fishing and the Erne
Quiet water on the Upper and Lower Lough, with a licence sorted first.
Suggested base
Upper Lough Erne, around Lisnaskea and Crom (Upper Lough Erne and Crom)
Works as
One day or Short break
Main consideration
Conditions on the lough can change quickly. Follow local guidance and, when fishing is unsuitable, consider Enniskillen Castle Museums or a scheduled Belleek Pottery visit.
- Car needed
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