Castle Archdale Walks
This walk explores the historic Castle Archdale Country Park estate on the shores of Lough Erne in County Fermanagh.
On the estate you can follow footpaths through peaceful woodland and along the beautiful lake shore of Lough Erne. There's some lovely views across the water to several of the lough's small islands. Other features include an insect garden, a rock garden and a colourful wildflower meadow.
The site also includes a fascinating museum which provides an insight into the historical significance of Castle Archdale during the war. The exhibition showcases various artifacts, such as airplane parts, fuel tanks and archival documents. Notably the lough held a crucial position as the westernmost flying-boat station, where aircraft safeguarded Allied convoys from U-Boat dangers in the North Atlantic.
The park is located just to the west of the village of Lisnarick.
Postcode
BT94 1PP - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsPlease click here for more information
Castle Archdale Open Street Map 
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Castle Archdale Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
On the western side of the lough you could pay a visit to Lough Navar Forest. There's a woodland sculpture trail leading to an impressive 20 foot high waterfall here. The forest lies in the Cliffs of Magho where there is an excellent viewpoint with views over the lough and its islands to the coast.
Head south and you could enjoy a climb to Cuilcagh Mountain, the highest point in the Breifne Mountains. The splendid Stairway to Heaven Walk and the Cladagh Glen and Marble Arch Caves Walk can also be picked up in this area.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
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Castle Archdale. The park offers a range of outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing, and water sports.
Former YHANI / HINI Youth Hostel at Castle Archdale, Co Fermanagh. This most attractive youth hostel was located in a wing of the quadrangle at Castle Archdale. The Youth Hostel Association of Northern Ireland, or Hostelling International Northern Ireland as it is now known, operated here from 1976 to 2003. Castle Archdale House, now demolished, stood on the left hand side of this quadrangle.
Rock Garden, Castle Archdale
Lough Erne
Man and dog, Lough Erne
Marina, Castle Archdale